Advances in technology promise to improve safety in the construction industry.
Category: Health and Wellness
Managing Pain in the Workforce
Workplace pain management programs can improve employees’ health and productivity.
Safer Work Through Predictive Analytics
Data analysis strategies can make workplace safety programs more proactive.
European Forecast Heats Up
The summer heat wave in southern Europe may be a sign of the fatal weather extremes to come.
New Trends in Workforce Drug Use
Workplace testing shows increasing use of marijuana and other drugs among employees.
Creating a Human Impact Cyberattack Response Plan
While most organizations have an information security plan in place to defend their data and infrastructure, they often are not as prepared to deal with the human consequences of an attack.
Investing in the Insurtech Toolbox
New technology startups are shaking up insurance—and, potentially, risk management.
Worked to Death
Businesses in Japan are increasingly trying to grapple with the phenomenon known as “karoshi,” or death from excessive overtime.
Notepad: Risk in Review – May
North Carolina’s bathroom bill repeal, the Atlantic hurricane season outlook and more.
New Rules for Absence Management
Employee disability regulations require employers to reassess return-to-work policies.
Improving Workers Comp Through Data
Incorporating data analytics into workers comp case management lowers costs and boosts results.
Marijuana in the Workplace
Only seven states do not allow usage of marijuana for medical or recreational purposes, but complicated workers compensation issues remain.
The Value of Physical Abilities Testing
Testing employees before they are hired can help reduce workplace injuries.
Getting Healthy with Return-to-Work Programs
A well-structured return-to-work program is one of the most effective ways to minimize workers comp costs and improve an employee’s recovery.
Risk Management Issues on the Ballot
The outcome of this year’s elections will have implications for key risk management issues.