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November, 2008

Have the Advantage Over Work Comp Claims

November 19th, 2008
Author Craig Caskey in the Prevent Future Claims category

In tennis, the first point after deuce that puts you ahead of your opponent is called having the “advantage.” The dictionary defines the term advantage as “a beneficial factor or combination of factors.” When looking at worker’s compensation claims, you need to have the “advantage” over malingering or false claims that could cost your business a [...]

Leading Your Company Tribe Back to Productivity

November 18th, 2008
Author Benjamin Atkinson in the Prevent Future Claims category

I recently read Tribes, by Seth Godin and I found many of his insights relevant to workplace wellness. Here’s how I see the company tribe impacted by an injury.
Humans have a desire to belong. We crave membership in a group and we’ll go out of our way to find it. Groups easily come together around [...]

Preparing for Future Work Comp Expenses

November 13th, 2008
Author Craig Caskey in the Prevent Future Claims category

We have all thought about and planned for the future at one point in our lives, with the hope of being financially stable, in good health, and happy. Well, businesses should be doing the same planning. Having a solid return to work plan for injured workers will help your business thrive in the future.
Does your [...]

Get on the Ball and Stay on the Job

November 6th, 2008
Author Jessica Williams in the Prevent Future Claims category

Want a quick and easy tip that can help your employees stay flexible and injury free? There are many exercises that can be done during breaks at work that will complete a routine daily workout – and a number of them can be done with this simple tool called an exercise ball (aka: swiss ball).
Employees [...]

Are You on Top of Your Injured Worker’s Progress?

November 5th, 2008
Author Craig Caskey in the Reduce Current Costs category

The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” seems to be the perfect phrase to sum up most workers’ compensation claims. Malingering claims seem to develop when you lose contact with an injured employee. Not following up or tracking their progress can cost companies considerable amounts of money.
Wellness Rooms can help keep you in the loop with [...]