COMMENTARY
A day of setbacks reveals something greater
Our team is ramping up for volunteer day in advance of the Workers' Compensation Institute's annual conference in Orlando.
SHAWN MOYNIHAN
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AUGUST 15, 2018
EXPERT OPINION
Workplace violence assessment and response
Workplace violence can include everything from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. What can employers do to prevent incidents?
KIMBERLY GEORGE AND MARK WALLS
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AUGUST 20, 2018
PROFILE
Cosentino's Food Stores: Improving workers' comp outcomes by focusing on employees
Award Winner: For Cosentino's Food Stores, improving workers' comp performance meant putting people first.
ROSALIE L. DONLON
|
AUGUST 20, 2018
PROFILE
How a Dallas school district slashed workers' comp costs
Award winner: The Dallas Independent School District's Workers' Compensation Program dramatically cut spending while putting teachers and students first.
ELANA ASHANTI JEFFERSON
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AUGUST 17, 2018
MARKET INSIGHTS
U.S. workers' comp strong in 2017, long-term projections unclear: Fitch
Fitch believes that the workers' compensation industry may still generate underwriting profits this year.
DENNY JACOB
|
AUGUST 07, 2018
BEST PRACTICES
Keeping outdoor workers safe and cool in the extreme heat
Workers new to outdoor jobs are generally most at risk for heat-related illnesses.
DENNY JACOB
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AUGUST 06, 2018
RESEARCH
Wearables are making the workplace safer
Wearables can help improve worker safety by monitoring the wearer's physical status and environmental conditions.
KATIE KUEHNER-HEBERT
|
AUGUST 06, 2018
CASE STUDY
Insurer questions impact of athlete's injuries
An ex-pro football player who received workers' comp benefits may have to return them after appearing on Survivor.
STEVEN A. MEYEROWITZ
|
JULY 09, 2018
COMMENTARY
Why do injured workers turn to attorneys in workers' compensation cases?
There are four system failures that lead to litigation.
JOE RUBINSZTAIN
|
JUNE 28, 2018
MARKET INSIGHTS
Top causes of high-dollar workers' comp claims
Safety National recently completed a review of its largest workers' comp claims and uncovered certain trends employers should be aware of.
MARK WALLS AND STEPHEN PEACOCK
|
JUNE 19, 2018
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