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The Grand Bargain: How Workers’ Comp Became a Win-Win for Employers and Employees

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The workers compensation system may feel like a complex web of insurance premiums, claims adjusters, and legal disputesbut at its core, its rooted in one simple idea: a compromise. Railroad workers, miners, & factory employees were routinely exposed to serious hazards on the job. From the employers side, things werent much better.

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How to Build a Rockstar Workers’ Comp Team

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When a workers comp program isnt delivering results, many employers instinctively look outward. If you want a high-performing workers comp programone that reduces claims, controls costs, and supports injured employees you need a rockstar internal team. Step 2: Define Your Internal Team Workers comp is a team sport.

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How to Set Employee Expectations Before an Injury Happens

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In workers compensation, the moments before an injury ever occurs are just as important if not more so than the moments after. Lets explore how to set employee expectations before an injury happens going beyond just handing out a brochure. Think: ACME Injury Prevention and Recovery Program (iPAR).

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Reforming Your Workers’ Comp Program: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Taking Action

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Below, we explore common errors and provide actionable steps to begin reforming a workerscomp program. Misidentifying the Problem A frequent mistake is attributing WC challenges solely to injury management partners or external factors, such as adjuster turnover or physician behavior. Avoiding Common Errors 1.

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Breaking Down Silos: Creating an Integrated Team for Injury Management

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In workers’ compensation and safety management , these silos are all too common—and costly. By building an integrated team approach, organizations can manage injuries more efficiently, reduce costs, and keep employees safer and healthier. Each of these teams touches the same injury event but often operates in its own bubble.

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From Integrity Tests to Physical Exams: A 6-Step Hiring System to Reduce Workers’ Comp Claims

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Hiring is more than finding the right resume or filling a seatits the first and most important line of defense in preventing workplace injuries and reducing workers comp costs. Employers struggling with first-year injuries, high turnover, or repeat claims often have something in common: a reactive hiring process.

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Why Communication at the Time of Injury Is a Game Changer

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In the high-stakes world of workers compensation, the moments following a workplace injury can define the entire outcome of a claim. Specifically, how a supervisor or employer responds to the injured worker at the moment of injury sets the tone for everything that follows. Employees wonder: Am I going to be blamed?