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Mental Health Minute - November 2023
Friday, November 10, 2023
- Mental Health Minute - November 2023 - Daylight Saving Time’s Impact on the Brain - Most of the United States alternates between standard and daylight saving time (DST) every year so people can enjoy the daylight more....
HR Insights: Preparing for the Fall and Winter Virus Season
Monday, October 30, 2023
Preparing for the Fall and Winter Virus Season - Fall and winter are when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial...
News Brief: EEOC Significantly Increased Discrimination Lawsuits in FY 2023
Friday, October 27, 2023
EEOC Significantly Increased Discrimination Lawsuits in FY 2023 - Preliminary data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) showed that the agency filed 50% more employment discrimination lawsuits in...
Know Your Benefits: Assessing the Viability of AI as a Self-diagnosis Tool
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- - Assessing the Viability of AI as a Self-diagnosis Tool - Artificial intelligence (AI) has created revolutionary advances across many industries. Now, it’s paving its way as a tool to self-diagnose medical conditions...
Risk Insights: The Importance of Safety Orientations in Onboarding
Monday, October 23, 2023
- - The Importance of Safety Orientations in Onboarding - Minimizing workplace injuries is vital for businesses across industry lines. Especially as it pertains to new employees, implementing safety orientations in the...
Risk Insights: AI + Employment Decision
Friday, October 20, 2023
Leveraging AI in Employment Decisions - Organizations are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in employment-related decisions. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, around 25% of...
Work Comp Insights: Utilizing a Nurse Triage Program
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Utilizing a Nurse Triage Program - One of the most significant factors that affect the cost of workers’ compensation claims is the time it takes for a worker to receive medical treatment. It is essential that employees...
Think Well, Be Well: Sleep + Mental Health
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Sleep Matters for Mental Health - When you don’t get enough sleep, not only does it affect your physical health, but it also takes a toll on your mental health. In fact, mental health and sleep are so closely related...
Risk Insights: Board Orientation
Monday, October 16, 2023
Best Practices for Board Orientation - The board of directors plays a vital role in maintaining the organizational structure of a company. This elected group oversees the organization’s activities and meets periodically...
Work Comp Insights: Interstate vs. Intrastate Experience Modification Rating
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Interstate vs. Intrastate Experience Modification Rating - An experience modification rating (EMR) is a numerical indicator crucial in workers’ compensation insurance. It quantifies an employer’s workplace safety and...