Communication is Key in Workers’ Comp Cases
Communication is essential when it comes to resolving workers’ compensation cases as quickly and efficiently as possible. In fact, comprehensive case management – which requires effective communication between all parties involved – is nearly as important as the extent and severity of injury in determining how long an injured employee will take to recover and […]
The Effect of Physical Therapy Programs on Employee Recovery
Return to work programs, designed to facilitate speedy returns to productivity for employees after workplace injuries, are quickly becoming the standard in American companies. Physical therapy programs are often an integral part of an employee’s return to work plan, services that may be offered on-site as workplace therapy and rehabilitation programs – a practice that […]
Failed Return to Work Cases: How Should You Handle Them?
Transitioning back into the workplace after a serious on-the-job injury or illness can be a difficult, frustrating, and often stressful process. From false starts, where an injured worker returns too early only to become overwhelmed and leave again, to situations where an injured worker is judged fit for duty but disagrees with the assessment, a number of […]
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Even Minor Workers’ Comp Injuries
When the topic of workplace injuries comes up, the discussion typically centers on serious injuries – the ones that really cost employees in terms of pain, missed work time and potential long-term disability, not to mention and employers workers’ comp claims, lost productivity and other costs. While those big, serious injuries certainly are attention grabbers, […]
How Successful Companies are Using Pre Employment Testing Today
While pre employment testing has been on companies’ radar for a while, it has become a more recognized (and popular) method of building a great workforce today. From assessing everything from personality to integrity, cognitive aptitude to emotional intelligence, to communication skills, basic mathematics and physical abilities, these tests can tell an employer a lot about a potential candidate, going […]
What Are Transitional Duty Programs?
Transitional duty programs are an important component of effective return to work programs and are designed to help an employee who has suffered injury or illness transition back into the workforce as quickly and safely as possible.These programs have been shown to be beneficial to recovering employees and their employers. Here we’ll get into the […]
Pre Employment Personality Tests: How Effective Are They?
The use of personality assessments for pre employment screening has risen dramatically in recent years. According to the Wall St. Journal, these tests are used to assess personality, skills, and cognitive abilities, among other traits, in about 60 to 70 percent of prospective U.S. workers today as opposed to 30 to 40 percent 5 years ago. […]
Keeping Employees Safe in the Heat
Keeping employees safe in the heat is a major concern in industries that require outdoor work. Excessive heat can be very hazardous for workers, and for those who are working outdoors and are directly exposed to the sun, conditions can be even worse. So how serious are the risks and what can employers do to […]
The Most Common Workplace Injuries and How to Prevent Them
We all want to believe that our workplaces are safe and productive places. Unfortunately, information collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that serious, non-fatal work-related illness and injuries happened to 109.4 of every 10,000 full-time workers in 2013. That’s a significant number—one with both a human and a financial toll. According to the […]
Pre Employment Testing is a Cornerstone for Lowering Workers’ Comp Costs
Managing expenses is vital to staying profitable in today’s ultra-competitive business climate, and workers’ compensation costs have been rising steeply over the past two decades, placing an ever-increasing strain on bottom lines.1 With the average cost of a worker’s comp claim having risen more than 500% between 1991 and 2012, employers are moving to control […]
