December 2015
Are you making workers' comp "employee friendly"?
What to expect from OSHA in 2016
Year-end bonuses impact Workers' Comp premiums
HR Tip: How to improve recruiting efforts
November 2015
The company party: cheer or hangover?
Why there are too many slips, trips, and falls
Work comp costs get healed through onsite treatment
HR Tip: Start educating workers about form 1095-C
October 2015
Is your safety process getting more than lip service?
Troubling news in BLS report on worker fatalities
Lawyers say workers' comp retaliation claims are increasing
HR Tip: Reference checks: worth the time
September 2015
Seven ways to create a welcoming workplace for aging workers
Myth: Lower job classifications mean lower premiums
Workers' comp benefits for employees decline, but employer costs rise
HR Tip: Managing FMLA intermittent leave
August 2015
DOL guidance on misclassification stresses most workers are employees
Six factors trigger an OSHA inspection
Painkillers: Costly for employers and deadly for employees
HR Tip: Nine tips on how to hire freelancers
July 2015
Establish a level playing field for Workers' Comp or get blindsided by high premiums
AHEAD OF THE GAME - Employer Information Alerts
Save time and money by taking proactive steps to promote safety: leading indicators
HR Tip: Only one in ten have talent to become manager
June 2015
The current state of the workers' compensation industry: Turbulence
Why workers' comp claims spike in the summer months
Delays in reporting claims can increase costs by over 50%: study
HR Tip: Internships: know the law
May 2015
14 ways to minimize the business risk of employer-sponsored sports and events
AHEAD OF THE GAME - Employer Information Alerts
The Germanwings tragedy: challenges of mental illness in the workplace
HR Tip: Hiring managers do not know interview questions that are illegal to ask
April 2015
Compliance alert: June 1, 2015 deadline for GHS compliance
Making safe driving practices a priority for all employees will lower workers' compensation costs
Important studies and employer takeaways
HR Tip: Interview strategies changing
March 2015
Eight costly communication mistakes employers make
Nine employer healthcare strategies we are sure to see in 2015
The occasional telecommuter and workers' compensation
HR Tip: DOL issues final rule extending FMLA leave rights to same-sex couples
February 2015
Overexertion accounts for more than 25% of the top ten injury costs: Liberty Mutual
Six tips for prepping for a premium audit
Common employer mistakes in Lockout/Tagout programs
HR Tip: Few employers prepared for aging workforce
January 2015
OSHA 300A forms must post by February 1, plus changes for 2015
19-point Workers' Comp program annual checkup
OSHA's top ten most cited violations
HR Tip: Top five employee deal-breakers
December 2014
2015 Workers' Comp challenges for employers: takeaways from 20
How to avoid a spike in slip and fall claims during harsh winters
HR Tip: Career Builder survey on sick time: December most popular month
November 2014
How to plot year-end savings in Workers' Comp
Top ten Workers' Compensation cost drivers
Ebola and workers' compensation
HR Tip: Office parties: proceed with caution
October 2014
New OSHA injury reporting rules go into effect January 1, 2015
NCCI updates: Split point, indemnity reporting and Medicare set asides
Five easy, inexpensive and effective ways to lower workplace injuries
HR Tip: Prescription drugs, employers and the ADA
September 2014
And the headline reads: Business owner faces felony charges following employee death
Heads up! Three important current OSHA trends
HR Tip: HIPAA and a work-related injury
August 2014
Overcoming common workplace safety obstacles with six effective communication techniques
New studies and guidelines address two persistent Workers' Comp issues: opioids and obesity
Identifying and combatting sleep deprivation and fatigue in the workplace
HR Tip: Pay top priority for Millennials
July 2014
Be prepared for the risk of "sudden cardiac arrest"
How to avoid hiring a Workers' Comp claim
Fear of being fired after injury leads to longer disability durations: study
HR Tip: Standing meetings improve creativity, teamwork
June 2014
Heat stress: preventable, but common and costly
Narcotic misuse and abuse still plagues Workers' Comp system: an analysis by state
Creating a zero injury culture
HR Tip: SHRM Satisfaction Survey: Compensation tops list for first time in five years
May 2014
Steps to reduce the risks of compensable injuries from employer-sponsored sports teams or events
Major issues facing the Workers' Compensation industry
Seven tips to ensure a successful return to work process
HR Tip: Mindfulness replacing multitasking
April 2014
Five ways your company's safety plan is vulnerable
Why non-litigious injured employees lawyer up
New glove technology provides protection, comfort and dexterity
March 2014
How employers can stay sane in a challenging Workers' Comp climate
Five tips for prepping for a premium audit
HR Tip: How to run an effective meeting
February 2014
Wellness programs: what's working, what's not
Why good workers do not work safely
HR Tip: Pay for employees in bad weather
January 2014
Employers beware: OSHA issued 55% more citations for violations of top ten cited standards
OSHA Form 300A posting date approaching, plus OSHA's plans for recordkeeping changes
Knowing the milestones in your policy year can help lower costs
HR Tip: Career Builder survey reveals five tips for recruiters
December 2013
Identifying questionable claims
Lessons from America's safest companies
HR Tip: How not to hire disruptive employees
November 2013
Understanding remuneration: A year-end strategy for Workers' Compensation
Job classifications and special considerations: Year-end strategy for Workers' Compensation
Key takeaways from the 2013 National Safety Congress & Expo
HR Tip: Analysis of EEOC litigation reveals focus on disability, Charlotte and Philadelphia areas
October 2013
OSHA deadline of December 1 for Hazcom compliance is fast approaching
Stress and Workers' Compensation
Tips on managing an aging workforce
September 2013
Six ways to stop dollar leakage from Workers' Compensation programs
Why workers do not report injuries
HR Tip: ACA notices: Who has to provide them by Oct. 1
August 2013
Just what the doctor ordered: how you can control Workers' Comp prescription drug costs
How to stop higher Workers' Comp pricing pressures
Reducing lost time pays big dividends
HR Tip: Target memo says not all Hispanics eat tacos
July 2013
Six common roadblocks to optimizing incident investigation
Eight Do's and Don'ts of using mobile apps in the workplace
Q & A: Fit for Duty evaluations
HR Tip: How employers are preparing for health care reform
June 2013
Industry trends help guide the management of Workers' Compensation
How to minimize the business risk of employer-sponsored sports teams
IRS proposed rules on wellness programs and Affordable Care Act disappoints employers
HR Tip: Make sure volunteer workers Carry Workers' Compensation
May 2013
Employer decisions about health reform may push up Workers' Compensation costs
Five common Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mistakes
HR Tip: Background checks and Social Media
April 2013
With 35 the new definition of older worker, it's time to focus on reducing injuries for everyone
Workers' Compensation insurance industry trends affecting employers
Have you looked at your communication channels lately?
HR Tip: The importance of job descriptions
March 2013
Workers' Comp "tail" continues to grow
Q & A's: What you need to know about the 2013 deadline for OSHA's New Hazard Communication Standard
Wellness study: Best practices to improve medical cost trends and employee health
HR Tip: Millenniums and professionalism
February 2013
Twelve dos and don'ts of preparing for a premium audit
Co-morbidities: cracking a hard nut
Medical marijuana and Workers' Compensation
HR Tip: What is Blake Mouton's Managerial Grid?
January 2013
A strategic approach to Workers' Compensation
Government contractors: Does health care reform apply to me? What now?
December 2012
Ten Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes revisited
Important lessons for employers from recent reports
Safety tips: Avoiding cold stress
November 2012
Managing renewals in a changing Workers' Compensation market
The 10 most dangerous jobs in the United States
Bonuses and gifts and Workers' Compensation remuneration
October 2012
How a holistic approach to health risks plugs leaks in your bottom line
Employers beware: over 20% rise in mid-year questionable claims
Lessons from America's safest companies
September 2012
Five fallacies that trip up Return-to-Work (RTW) programs
Workplace violence: an employer's responsibility
Lessons learned from the NFL lawsuits
August 2012
Top ten ways employers mess up Workers' Comp claims
Helpful new studies, surveys and guides
July 2012
As rates firm, an audit review is essential
What employers can do to stop narcotic abuse
As obesity adds more weight to Workers' Comp bills, employees blame workplace
June 2012
NCCI update: What you need to know about the NCCI Experience Mod change and more...
New resources for summer hazards: heat and insects
Seven reasons why safety training fails
May 2012
The Workers' Comp perfect storm
Narcotic drugs persist as key Workers' Comp driver
April 2012
Employers' Workers' Comp top concerns in 2012 and their surprising ignorance
Five costly, unnecessary mistakes employers make when an injury occurs
Putting your employees in the best position to keep Workers' Comp costs down
March 2012
New approaches to employee retention
ACOEM issues two guidance documents: occupation hearing loss; managing workplace fatigue
February 2012
Top five most expensive workplace injuries
How worksite wellness movement can benefit Workers' Comp
January 2012
2011 Workers' Comp decisions offer insights for employers in 2012
OSHA Form 300A posting date approaching
NLRB postpones effective date of posting rule from Jan. 31 to April 30, 2012
December 2011
Six benchmarks for evaluating Return-to-Work programs
The time is NOW for employers to understand rule changes on Experience Mods
November 2011
The prescription for keeping WorkComp costs down is in finding the right physician
Workers' Comp 'grim market' means rate hikes for many states
Nine ways to reduce the #1 cause of workplace injuries
October 2011
Seven ways to prevent medical-only claims from morphing into lost-time claims
Don't be blindsided by the Borrowed Servant Doctrine
Little good news for Workers’ Comp in recent reports
September 2011
What you know can save big dollars
Workers' Comp and the hiring conundrum
Job candidate testing program a great ride for Harley Davidson
July 2011
Older workers and return to work
Employer sponsored sports teams or events: team building or business risk?
In Workers' Compensation cases subrogation may be a solution
June 2011
24/7 work culture stretches Workers' Compensation exposure
New ADAAA regulations: implications for Workers' Compensation
Disability Claims stats may surprise
May 2011
Don't be late for a very important date
The construction industry: leverage classifications to save money
The causes of Workers' Compensation retaliation claims
Tips for training young workers
April 2011
Do's & Don'ts to help avoid hiring a Workers' Comp claim
March 2011
Using the Experience Mod to pave way for more business
Workers' Comp Red Flag Checklist
Wellness as a business strategy takes proper planning
February 2011
Medical treatment is key to Return-to-Work
Posting OSHA 300A February 1 more important than ever
January 2011
Workers' Compensation 2010: Eleven issues that will impact the year ahead
14 Point Workers' Comp Program annual checkup
OSHA's top ten most cited violations
December 2010
Fatigue at work a bad sign of the economic times
The not-so-simple Course and Scope rule
Bonuses and gifts and Workers' Compensation remuneration
Valuable reports and studies BLS: Days Away from Work Trends
November 2010
What you should know about your Experience Modification Factor
Advisor helps janitorial service sweep away high injury rate
Obese workers cost a whopping $73.1 billion in healthcare, absenteeism and presenteeism
October 2010
It pays to keep employees fit - Long-term savings in health care and Workers' Compensation costs from Workplace Wellness Program
Fraud trends – National Insurance Crime Bureau
What employees really care about
September 2010
Corralling runaway medical costs
When it comes to using PPE in the workplace, the "eyes" have it
Telecommuting and Workers' Compensation
August 2010
Return-to-Work: Accommodations not enough, process is key
Roofers leaving job due to chronic pain
Some alarming facts about costs of claims
High costs of misclassifications
July 2010
Seven common blunders supervisors can avoid
Workplace violence can put your company at risk
Wellness programs: Employers reassessing financial incentives according to study
OSHA fact sheets on protecting workers in summer heat
June 2010
Six ways to control the transportation-related Workers’ Comp costs
Pulling the plug on four unnecessary Workers’ Comp costs
May 2010
Workers’ Comp Misclassification: A small mistake that can cost your company big money
Health Care Reform: Eight strategies for employers
Top reasons (and solutions) employees do not wear PPE
Leadership IQ Study: Why new hires fail
April 2010
Health Care Reform: Impact on employers
Economic cost of obesity a heavy burden on employers
OSHA on the prowl. Will you be next?
Frequently Asked Questions of the DOL
Productivity losses among depressed workers
March 2010
Michigan Workers’ Compensation case is a wake-up call for businesses
Supervisors failing with employees
Q & A: independent contractors
Older workers lower indemnity costs
California Employer Messes Up Pre-Hire Physicals and Pays the Price
February 2010
Employers must post OSHA 300A February 1
What you don’t know CAN hurt you
The Importance of Pre-Employment Screening
Physicians’ practices have profound effect on claims’ costs
OSHA focus on underreported injuries and illnesses
Program designed for “lone workers” such as truckers, improves health
January 2010
Ten ways to find lost money in Workers’ Compensation loss run reports
OSHA’s top 10 most cited violations
Incentives to keep employees healthy continue to grow
Recent court cases demonstrate the high cost of discrimination by supervisors
December 2009
Eight Keys to a sucessful post incident investigation
Preventing the Number 1 occupational health problem: Repetitive strain injuries
FMLA, ADA Updates: New FMLA Military Leave Amendment
Important studies: Workplace practices affect employee engagement and health
November 2009
Seven year-end strategies for Workers' Compensation accounts
New court decisions: Dealing with the obesity epidemic
How to protect yourself from rising medical provider and claimant fraud
Lessons to be learned from costly FMLA and ADA/Inflexible Workers' Comp policy cases
October 2009
Workers’ Compensation loss run reports: the trail to finding lost money
Helpful tool: Compare and monitor your injury incident rate
An Experience Mod lesson: Why small, frequent claims can be more costly than one severe claim
Controlling the threat of workplace violence
September 2009
Electronic devices are risky workplace distractions
OSHA launches new National Emphasis Program (NEP) on injury and illness recordkeeping
Case Study: CWCAs help Excavating Company dig up answers to reasons for high open reserves
New SHRM reports highlight trends in employee benefits, job satisfaction
Study finds adults over 55 unaware of meds' effects on driving
August 2009
The Do's and Don'ts of employment practices and medical information
HR Updates: COBRA, FMLA and ADA
Key findings of annual safety report from Liberty Mutual
July 2009
How to Keep Occupational Diseases from Affecting Your Workers' Compensation Costs
Know your work environment, know the dangers — and know who you are hiring
Three common recession traps for stressed employers
Health care coverage and Workers’ Compensation leave
Heat stress causes mental fatigue and physical exhaustion
OSHA notifies employers with high injury and illness rates and places more onus on employers
June 2009
Six keys to managing the Employer-Employee relationship in Workers’ Compensation injuries
Corporate structure can affect Workers' Compensation costs: Why your CPA should talk to your CWCA
EEOC claims and Workers' Compensation
Simplest, least expensive treatment for low back pain may be best
May 2009
13 tips to shorten claim duration
Understanding Occupational Disease claims after employment ends
Q & A: Permanent partial disability, Subrogation impact on Experience Mod, vacation pay, and ownership requirements for combining Workers' Compensation policies
USL&H amendments - Caution advised
Loss of productivity more costly to employers than health care costs
Workplace wellness programs continue to grow
April 2009
Keeping employees healthy top workforce issue in 2009
Two keys to reducing costs: prompt reporting and nursing triage
Examining your claim reserves can save money
Q & A: OSHA opinion on horseplay injuries; sports activities
March 2009
Economic stimulus provisions affect employers
The effects of the economy on workplace safety
Helpful resources related to FMLA and ADA
Study: Improved training and equipment design needed to reduce Lockout/Tagout fatalities
February 2009
Ten Costly Return-to-Work Mistakes in 2009
Poor health drives trucker injuries
Employers must post OSHA 300A February 1
Getting it right: wellness program checklist
Q & A: Volunteers, Illegal immigrants and Workers’ Compensation
January 2009
The missing component in post accident analysis
Changes organizations are making to manage economic challenges
Workforce Health and Cost Trends: What to Expect in 2009
Q & A: New FMLA regulations and Workers’ Compensation
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December 2008
How to use Workers’ Comp to improve the bottom line
DOL issues final rule to update FMLA regulations
National trends in Workers’ Comp premiums changing
Q & A: Remuneration issues: overtime, salary adjustments, USERRA
November 2008
Six safeguards to control Workers’ Compensation costs in a down economy
Three subcontractor traps to avoid
Number of treatments per Workers’ Comp claim continues to rise
Handbook language can lead to unintended FMLA liability
Q & A: Waiting periods, insurance company bankruptcies, negligent third parties
October 2008
The Startling Truth About Workers' Compensation and Declines in Claim Frequency
Changing employee behavior key to controlling injuries
Ten Commandments for Managing an OSHA visit
Q & A: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
September 2008
Important Trends in Workers’ Compensation: Declines in claim frequency slowing
Managed Care caseloads thwart effective management
Keys to managing an aging workforce
DOL Opinion Letter: Missed Meal Breaks, Overtime
August 2008
Surviving the Tidal Wave of Demographic Pressure
Google’s strategy for building a stellar workforce
Tips on managing a depressed employee
Commercial drivers with serious medical conditions on the road
Q & A: Medical appointments during working hours; lump sum payments
July 2008
Finding the right Rx for your Workers’ Compensation program
Dealing with alcoholism in the workplace
Court defines standard for pre-employment physicals
OSHA Fact Sheets on Protecting Workers in Summer Heat
June 2008
Eight costly myths about Workers’ Compensation
Working effectively with the family practitioner
Checklist for partnering with right medical provider
Controlling your risk in wage and hour compliance
Taking the pain out of back injuries
May 2008
Q & A: Common mistakes employers make under FMLA
Top ten most disabling injuries
Acute back pain and return to work
April 2008
What to look for in Workers’ Comp in a down economy
Tips on selecting a Wellness Vendor
Four compelling reasons to tighten up hiring practices for temporary or contingent workers
Work At Home/Telework as a Reasonable Accommodation
March 2008
Lower the costs of claims with effective claims management
Recognizing fatigue: an “invisible epidemic” adversely affecting the bottom line
February 2008
Five Costly Mistakes Employers Make with Workers’ Compensation Managed Care Organizations
Roles and responsibilities in Workers’ Compensation
Employers – Injured Employees – Medical Providers and Insurance Carriers
Return-to-Work programs: getting started
Checklist: Essential elements of a successful Return-to-Work program
Emergency room wait time on the rise
OSHA PPE rule takes effect February 13, 2008; Employers must comply by May 15
January 2008
Why safety programs are not enough: A healthier workforce produces substantial financial benefits
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires employers to use new Employment EligibilityVerification Form I-9
Giving the right impression to job applicants
Q & A: Obtaining medical information
Industry Corner Cleaning and Maintenance Industry
Working graveyard shift linked to cancer
Managing a multicultural workplace
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December 2007
Wellness programs: What's working
Dealing with employees who do not return to work
Q & A: "Gray" areas of Workers' Compensation
Industry Corner: Construction, Landscaping, Long-term care
Remember the praise - managing the Millennials
November 2007
Storm clouds on horizon in 2008: calm seas of Workers' Compensation threatened
Q & A: Your Experience Modification Factor
Background checks: essential but tricky
October 2007
Why costs escalate unexpectedly in low risk Workers' Compensation claims
How to combat escalating Workers' Comp costs after an injury occurs
Sixteen warning signals that your insurance company may have overcharged you on your Workers' Compensation Premium Audit
Preparing for the Premium Audit: A helpful flow chart
Is this position exempt or non-exempt? Government website offers guidance
September 2007
The Eight Major Mistakes Employers Make When Workers' Compensation Rates Go Down
Retention Aid: Employees Identify Top Factors in Job Satisfaction
Substance Abuse: A Common and Difficult Workplace Problem
Personnel Record Retention Checklist
Six Common Management Actions Improve Quality of Truck Drivers
Study Finds Rest Breaks Minimize Eye Strain and Increase Speed Among Data Entry Workers
August 2007
Return-to-Work: Do's and Don'ts of Transitional Work Assignments
Q & A: Integrating Workers' Compensation, FMLA, ADA, and COBRA
Home-Based Workers and Workers' Compensation
Employee Health is an Asset: Tips for Motivating Employees to Better Health
July 2007
Know your exposure to Workers' Compensation claims from different states
12 suggestions to help you avoid hiring a Workers' Compensation claim
Overtime authorization policy for non-exempt employees saves money
A closer look at medical expenses that drive the cost of claims
Workplace culture that discourages drinking gets results
Controlling the summer sick day syndrome
June 2007
The 'perceived boss' may be the silver bullet in controlling Workers' Compensation costs
Health and wellness programs in the workplace reduce lost time due to hypertension and diabetes
New rules of Electronic Discovery have important implications for employers
Leadership lessons learned from sports
May 2007
Coordinate FMLA & Workers' Compensation or it will cost you time & money
Independent contractors and Workers' Compensation
How non-union contractors can be more competitive when bidding on Davis-Bacon Act or McNamara-
Retention strategies that work
April 2007
Healthier employees mean healthier profits...
"Fit and Happy Workplace" brings wellness coaches to the workplace
Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs With CompScore Metrics...
March 2007
Institute of WorkComp Professionals has a banner year in reducing Workers' Comp costs for clients
Study finds working "moderate" overtime may not have adverse effects on health and safety
Managing an aging workforce: the impact on Workers' Compensation
February 2007
From employee to manager: Sound HR practices reduce Workers' Compensation exposures
Buying the assets of a business and/or a change in ownership can affect your Experience Mod
Study shows fatigue in the workplace costs employers $136 billion
Employers must post OSHA 300A in February
January 2007
10 Tips to improve injury management results and improve your bottom line
2006 ARTICLES | Return to top
December 2006
A gift that keeps giving: reduced mod
Web-based training for supervisors
Working with the claims adjuster
Q & A: Employers ask about claims
Healthy offices equals better workers
November 2006
Clients save $186,000: Advisor makes startling Experience Modification factor discoveries
Q&A: Employers Ask about Workers' Comp
Don't go the audit route alone: The typical audit process inherently works to your disadvantage
October 2006
What employers need to know about the recovery of injured workers
Common questions regarding alternate-duty work assignments
September 2006
Taking control in a soft market: drive down your Workers' Compensation premiums even further
Costs spiral out of control: True Story: Patient dictates lost time during ER visit
August 2006
Out of sight, out of mind: What happens to employees when they are out of work?
Four key components of successful Return-to-Work
Common questions about Return-to-Work programs
Taking the creative route to save a contract
July 2006
When pain keeps injured workers from going back to work
Written policies and procedures for Return-to-Work can improve the bottom line
June 2006
Is your response to an injured employee costing you money?
Injury management process and preventing “PD”
Most injuries begin at date of hire
May 2006
Why injury management is essential: What claims really cost employers
Study: Most lost time claims can be avoided
Better communication = Reduced claims costs
How well do you know your medical provider?
April 2006
Predictive Modeling: a pro-active approach to managing Workers' Compensation costs
Employers win when injuries are reported quickly and monitored regularly
March 2006
How to avoid the Workers' Comp cost cycle
Hiring smart is easier than managing tough
February 2006
HR Continuing Education Credits available
Proper care at the right place
Working with the “problem” injured worker
Workplace learning: where are we headed?
January 2006
Why training line managers Is important
Four keys for training supervisors
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November 2005
Employers, you're paying the bill...Control your Experience Mod or it will control you
October 2005
How an independent nurse can reduce your costs
August 2005
If Injuries are down, why are costs up? - Solving the Workers' Compensation Paradox
Back-on-the-Job programs are good business