Professional Development in Workers’ Compensation and Disability Management: Reflecting on a Year of Purpose and Progress
As 2025 winds down, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible conversations, collaborations, and moments of progress we’ve shared this year. Every time I connect with someone in our community – whether it’s a claims examiner, an HR leader, a nurse case manager, or a supervising attorney, I’m reminded that our work at IEA is about […]
Why Professional Development Should Be Your Priority Before 2026
Why does meeting your 2026 professional development goals early matter more than ever Recent data makes it clear: leaders are worried. According to Linkedin Learning’s 2025 Workplace Learning Report, nearly half of L&D professionals say their leaders believe employees lack the skills needed to execute company strategy. SHRM echoes this concern, reporting that organizations with […]
From Legacy to Leadership: Honoring the WCCA™ and Looking Ahead
In 1974, IEA sat down with the Workers’ Compensation Claims Association of Los Angeles, responding to a call from the industry for stronger, more formalized training in workers’ compensation claims. From that meeting emerged what would become a defining chapter in IEA’s history: a four-course certificate program that eventually evolved into the WCCA™. Over the following […]
A Look Back, A Leap Forward: IEA’s Journey in 2024 and Beyond
They say as you get older, time seems to go faster….and I am feeling that these days. This comes to mind as we are wrapping up our third year of what has been the most exciting and challenging part of my career. In terms of time, I can’t believe it has already been three years. […]