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Fentanyl surge and high marijuana positivity in random workplace tests have employers worried

10 months, 3 days ago | Workforce & HR

Fentanyl Employers have long used pre-employment drug screening as a key safeguard to protect workplace safety and control workers compensation costs. Historically, differences between pre-employment and random drug testing results have been modest across most...

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Back On The Job Programs Are Good Business

10 months, 11 days ago | Claims Management & Return to Work

Don't Wait for an Injury: How a Return-to-Work Program Protects Your Business An employee gets hurt on the job. What's your plan? Too often, the answer is a scramble. A supervisor is told to "find...

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Dealing With Employees Who Do Not Return To Work

6 months, 18 days ago | Claims Management & Return to Work

A Leader's Guide to Managing Return-to-Work Challenges Even the best companies face situations where an injured employee is reluctant or unable to return to work. Managing this process correctly is not just about systems or...

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Return To Work Programs Getting Started

9 months, 24 days ago | Claims Management & Return to Work

Build a Bulletproof Return-to-Work Program: Your First Steps An effective Return-to-Work program is simple, practical, and tailored to your business. The first and most critical step is to put your plan in writing. A written...

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Eight Dos And Donts Of Using Mobile Apps In The Workplace

2 months, 21 days ago | Workplace Safety

A Practical Guide to Using Mobile Apps for Workplace Safety Mobile apps can be powerful tools for improving workplace safety. They offer instant communication, on-demand access to safety protocols, and real-time worksite analysis. However, apps...

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A Culture Of Caring Is The Secret To Optimizing Performance For Many Companies

10 months, 1 day ago | Workforce & HR

How to Cut Workers' Comp Claims: Build a Culture of Safety Many business leaders believe that strict rules and penalties are the keys to a safe workplace. This approach is fundamentally flawed. If you want...

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