How a Flawed Injury Investigation Can Cost You $50,000 A workers’ compensation claim for a minor back injury ended up costing an employer nearly $80,000. The problem? The injury very likely did not happen at work. A series of missteps during the initial investigation allowed a questionable claim to proceed, resulting in over $50,000 in […]

Why Ignoring Workers’ Comp Is a Costly Mistake—Even Now Workers’ compensation insurance has never been cheaper. In the last 30 years, rates have plummeted by over 80% in some sectors when adjusted for inflation. With costs falling here while rising everywhere else, it’s tempting to shift your focus away from your workers’ comp program. That […]

Modernize Your Safety Communication to Reduce Injuries The communication landscape has changed dramatically, but many workplace safety programs are still stuck in the past. If your safety messaging hasn’t evolved with your workforce, you are failing to manage risk effectively. Today’s employees expect communication that is direct, relevant, and respects their intelligence and time. Outdated, […]

Workplace Safety: Your Most Overlooked Profit Center For decades, many businesses operated on a simple philosophy: “Production at all costs.” The goal was to get the job done fast, because you don’t get paid until the project is complete. Safety was often an afterthought, and the cost of that mindset showed up in workplace injuries […]

A Leader’s Guide to Preventing Winter Workplace Injuries Winter weather introduces predictable risks to your business. Ignoring them is a financial gamble. With employee turnover higher than ever, you likely have inexperienced team members who are less familiar with seasonal safety protocols. It’s time to prepare. The four most significant winter hazards are slips and […]

Calculating the True Cost of a Bad Hire A bad hire is one of the most expensive and preventable mistakes your business can make. The financial impact extends far beyond the employee’s salary, affecting productivity, team morale, and your bottom line. This isn’t an issue reserved for large corporations or specific industries. The consequences are […]

The Most Overlooked Factor in Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs There is a simple, powerful, and consistently overlooked factor in controlling your workers’ compensation costs: the injured employee’s direct supervisor. When an employee gets hurt, a standard process kicks in. The supervisor reports the injury, and then their involvement typically ends until the employee is cleared […]

The 2025 Workers’ Compensation Knowledge Report  by Atticus,  a legal services company offering free workers compensation advice to those injured at work, reveals critical knowledge gaps about work comp processes and employee and employer rights. These widespread misconceptions create barriers to accessing benefits, discourage early reporting, and indicate the need for better education. The company […]

The workers’ compensation system continues to evolve, reshaping how employers, insurers, and practitioners must approach claims management. Ignoring these trends risks higher costs, increased litigation, and long-term financial exposure. Complex claims and longer recovery times As workplace safety improves and automation eliminates lower-severity risk, claim frequency continues to decline. Yet, many claims that remain are […]

In a sweeping deregulatory initiative that affects many industries, OSHA published 25 proposed rules in the Federal Register on July 1. While some of the proposals aim to rescind or revise standards considered outdated or duplicative, others reflect a deregulatory shift to scale back or withdraw certain long-standing obligations for businesses. The public comment period […]