Drug abuse in your workplace may be more prevalent than you think — 15 to 17 percent of employees in an average U.S. company are substance abusers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
by implementing a transitional work program, employers can potentially reduce their workers’ compensation premiums because they will be reducing both their payments of lost-time compensation and the medical costs on claims.
One of the new programs from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to focus on safety and improving care for injured workers is the Industry-Specific Safety Program. It is designed to encourage Ohio’s employers to use the many safety services and programs available through the Division of Safety & Hygiene (DSH).
The HIPAA Privacy Rule is very complex — partially due to the fact that it regulates three very different types of organizations (defined as covered entities), and the rules related to each vary. Amy Broadbent of JRG Advisors talks about the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule and how it impacts your business and workforce.
Employee Assistance Programs have a long history of success in helping employers and employees tackle complicated and difficult problems. And, yet, EAPs remain an under-used resource for many employees. LifeSolutions’ James Kinville gives ways employers can make employees more aware of EAPs and take advantage of their services.
As companies grow, it’s easy to miss technology changes that can expose your business to vulnerabilities. No one is immune and protecting your business is not a “set it and forget it” situation. All Covered Pittsburgh’s Stephan J. Cico shares how building a security plan can help.
Although group captives have been around for a long time, there’s additional awareness today as business owners and risk managers focus on gaining further advantages over their competitors. Arthur J. Gallagher’s Lori Armstrong discusses how group captives work and when they make sense as an alternative risk strategy.
Not only was the technology developed, but the breakthrough spawned a new company, launched job opportunities and was a win-win for Ohio’s workforce and manufacturers.
How to use catered events as a way to attract customers to a business on special occasions. Tips from Todd Schafer, president of Crooked River BBQ + Beer.
Searches on mobile devices has surpassed those performed on desktops. Companies that rely on the Web for lead generation must adapt or drop out off first page results, says SyncShow’s Alan Suchan.
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