It’s no wonder that employers have concerns, since there’s so much in the news about our aging workforce and skyrocketing healthcare costs. Businesses want to minimize their workers’ compensation claims and insurance expenditures. Luckily, there’s good news. Average Costs Similar For Over 35 Age Group Several studies...
A program called a workplace wellness program has been in the spotlight in recent years, because they offer tangible results. Healthier employees are happier employees who stick around longer. Additionally, wellness programs can improve productivity, since they reduce absenteeism and sickness. A Journal of Occupational and...
Workers’ compensation insurance usually covers employees when they’re injured in the workplace performing within the scope of their employment. Naturally you might also assume your policy does not cover "off the clock" employees. However, things aren’t always that simple. Coming & Going Rule If an employee travels...
With so many sexual harassment stories in the news, it’s an important time to review your sexual harassment training protocols. Management and employees need to know what defines sexual harassment and how to avoid issues. It's essential to create a sexual harassment training program, to...
The end of the year is a common time for performance reviews. Here are a few tips to ensure you and your team create an effective performance review. Don’t Limit Discussions to Year-End Discussions with employees need to occur all throughout the year, not just at their...