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Lack of work-life balance, being micromanaged, and a lack of social support are some of the top issues employees complain about on AllVoices, a platform that provides real-time feedback with company leadership.

Before the pandemic struck, women already faced a century-long wait to reach parity with men, a daunting prospect that now risks becoming further out of reach if the economic disparities unleashed by the crisis are ignored.

The impact of COVID-19 on the workforce and business has only reinforced the importance of leave policies and the value of protection offered through disability insurance.

Dan Iskra an assistant vice president in Group Benefits at MetLife, responsible for the development and management of disability and absence management products. Dan joined MetLife in 2007 and has held various roles within the company primarily supporting the product development and finance organizations. During his tenure with MetLife, Dan has been instrumental in driving key strategies impacting the company’s growth in the disability and absence market.

The pandemic is an opportunity for companies to adjust their communication strategies and business values to connect with employees.

John Hope Bryant is founder, chairman and chief executive of Operation HOPE Inc., the largest nonprofit dedicated to providing financial literacy, financial inclusion and economic empowerment tools and services for youth and adults. He is the author of "Up From Nothing: The Untold Story of How We (All) Succeed."
Bryant is also chairman and CEO of Bryant Group Ventures and the Promise Homes Company, the largest minority-controlled owners of institutional-quality, single-family residential rental homes in the U.S. Bryant is an American entrepreneur, author, philanthropist and prominent thought leader on financial inclusion, economic empowerment and financial dignity.

Michael Likosky, Partner, Advantage Infrastructure

Dan Sogorka is CEO and president of Sagent Lending Technologies, based in King of Prussia, Pa.