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With the CDC reporting nearly 100,000 fatal overdoses in the last 12-month period (ending September…
RTW Toolkit: Transitional Work
As we continue to help you build out your Return-to-Work…
OSHA Questions and Answers
With more than 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses…
RTW Toolkit: Job Descriptions
Employers can face many difficulties in trying to help an…
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Workers’ Compensation
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How Much can Group Rating Save You?
A Third-Party Administrator (TPA) aims to save you money by managing your workers compensation claims. They advocate for you and…
Workers’ Comp Resolutions
Workers’ compensation premiums may seem like something business owners have little control over, but the…
Partnering with a TPA
Your BWC advocate Navigating the complicated world of Ohio workers’ compensation can be stressful, however…
3 Steps to a Safer Workplace
A safer workplace is important for employers for many reasons. A safer workplace will reduce…
Managed Care
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RTW Toolkit: Transitional Work
As we continue to help you build out your Return-to-Work Toolkit, we wanted to cover a second key area of…
RTW Toolkit: Job Descriptions
Employers can face many difficulties in trying to help an injured employee return to work…
RTW Strategies that work!
Ohio employers are faced with difficult tasks regarding their Ohio workers’ compensation programs, especially when…
Can Ohio Workers’ Comp be a Competitive Advantage?
To be successful in today’s business world, companies need to find every competitive advantage possible….
Risk & Safety
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Substance Use Recovery & Workplace Safety Program
With the CDC reporting nearly 100,000 fatal overdoses in the last 12-month period (ending September 2021), the substance use crisis…
OSHA Questions and Answers
With more than 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, the work of…
Commercial Truck Fire Safety
Commercial trucking in the United States is one of the largest industries in the country,…
UCR Registration for 2022
The UCR National Registration System will begin accepting registrations for the 2022 registration year beginning…
Sheakley Updates
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Embracing Technology Can Save You Time and Boost Productivity
With an ever-increasing number of tasks falling on the shoulders of limited human resource staff, working smarter has never been…
Holiday Party Mishaps – And How to Avoid Them
The holiday season can be stressful for HR departments. Even when you don’t have to…
Signs Your HR Department Needs an Update
The role of the modern human resources department is constantly evolving. Gone are the days…
You Can’t (and Shouldn’t) Say That
While many employers and employees may think of their co-workers as family, it’s important to…
Absence Management
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The Benefits of a Modified Duty Off-Site Return-to-Work Program
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries reported in 2018. With employers…
The True Value of Modified Duty Off-Site Return to Work
In an increasingly competitive business environment, companies are continuously searching for ways to control costs…
Safety Considerations for Workers in Return to Work Programs
Modified duty off-site (MDOS) programs allow injured workers to return to work faster through temporary…
Nonprofit Tips for Return to Work Services
Modified duty off-site (MDOS) programs assist in returning injured employees to work through temporary off-site…
Fringe Benefits
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401(k) Employee Year-End Checklist
Retirement is both an exciting and terrifying prospect for most. The thought of being free from the constraints of regular…
FSA Check-Up: Stay On Top of Your Spending
As we head into the final quarter of 2021, now is a perfect time for…
HSA Limits for 2022 Announced
On Tuesday, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2021-25 with the official Health Savings Account (HSA)…
ICYMI: FSA Changes for 2021
At the end of 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) was signed into law, expanding…
Retirement
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A day to celebrate 401(k)!
September 10th, 2021 is National 401(k) Day! Started by the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA), National 401(k) Day is…
Easing the Transition to Retirement
The transition to retirement can be extremely overwhelming. Moving from full-time income, to living off…
Women’s 3 Biggest Retirement Concerns
Every worker worries how to manage their retirement, however women often face an uphill battle…
Retention & Retirement Benefits Go Hand-in-Hand
While many employers view younger generations as job hoppers, planning for retirement is just as…