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See All Recent Posts →Preventable Injuries in the Workplace
Protecting the safety of employees is a primary responsibility for every employer. However, even the…
Benefits of a Third-Party Assessment
A third-party assessment is a comprehensive examination of your company’s…
Are Your Supervisors Prepared for a Workplace Accident?
Are your supervisors prepared for a workplace accident? Sounds like…
FMCSA Clearinghouse: Employer Responsibilities
Launched on January 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
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Risk & Safety
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Benefits of a Third-Party Assessment
A third-party assessment is a comprehensive examination of your company’s health and safety programs, procedures, and processes by an outside…
FMCSA Clearinghouse: Employer Responsibilities
Launched on January 6, 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Clearinghouse is a…
Pre-Employment Investigations for Drug & Alcohol Program Violations
Beginning January 6, 2023, a pre-employment Clearinghouse query will satisfy the requirement to investigate a prospective driver’s previous drug…
Marijuana Laws & DOT Compliance
Over the past decade, marijuana use has become more widely accepted by the mainstream and…
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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Preventable Injuries in the Workplace
Protecting the safety of employees is a primary responsibility for every employer. However, even the most well-trained teams can face…
Are Your Supervisors Prepared for a Workplace Accident?
Are your supervisors prepared for a workplace accident? Sounds like an easy question, right? But,…
Accident Investigation for Workers’ Comp
Following a workplace injury, it is vital for your company to gather as much information…
Injury Reporting Simplified
Ohio employers face many challenges while operating their businesses. Some of the biggest include navigating…
Retirement
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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…
A day to celebrate 401(k)!
September 10th, 2021 is National 401(k) Day! Started by the Plan Sponsor Council of America…
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…
Fringe Benefits
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FSA Check-Up: Stay On Top of Your Spending
As we head into the final quarter of 2021, now is a perfect time for participants to take stock of…
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…
Help Employees Maximize Their FSAs
With 2019 spending having topped out at around $3.8 trillion, healthcare is one of the…
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…
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…