Workers' Comp

Workforce Instability Now a Primary Safety Risk, Industry Listening Tour Finds

The American Society of Safety Professionals identified five themes reshaping workplace safety, including skills gap as a result of demographic shifts.

Drivers Report Worsening Road Conditions as Distraction, Aggression and Recklessness Climb

Slow Hiring Amid Resilient GDP Creates Mixed Signals for Workers’ Compensation in 2026

Workers’ Comp Reserve Releases Top $5 Billion Again but Carry Less Weight in Banner Year

Heat Exposure, Workplace Violence and Systemic Reforms Emerge as Key Workers’ Comp Legislative Trends

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Workers Expect Savvy Claims Tech: Here’s How the Pandemic’s Bolstered Technology During Uncertain Times

The COVID-19 pandemic sped up the adoption of claims technology, but many tools were already in place and poised for growth.

It’s Official: Legal Cannabis Results in Fewer Worker Injuries and Greater Productivity

Contrary to common beliefs, a new study found that workers’ comp benefit propensity and amount decreased in states where recreational marijuana is legalized.

3 Ways to Improve Organizational Resiliency in the Post-Pandemic Paradigm

Successful companies measure and build risk cultures that allow them to outperform peers when faced with adversity and emerge stronger.

Employee Mental Health Floundered During the Pandemic. Now’s the Time to Build It Back Up

Mental health is now part of employers’ duty of care.

‘Micro-Losses’ and Mental Health: How Telehealth and Digital Apps May Help Us Close the Wellness Gap

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. Now is the time for employers to address the mental strains placed on employees by the COVID pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion Applies to Wellness Programs Too. Here Are Some Workplace Standards to Consider

The vast majority of workplace wellness programs are inadequate to meet the needs of a multicultural workforce. This is particularly concerning given the push by employers to build an inclusive workplace.

myMatrixx’s Mike Cirillo on Why He Thinks Kids’ Chance Is Such a Vital Initiative

The work that Kids’ Chance does is truly motivating explains myMatrixx’s Mike Cirillo. Want to give back? Learn more and get involved.

There’s No Reason Workers’ Comp Should Be Adversarial; It’s About Time the Language We Use Reflects That

Now more than ever, culture plays a role in the success of workers’ compensation organizations.

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It’s On! CLM’S Workers’ Comp, Restaurant, Retail & Hospitality Conference Is This Week with Can’t Miss Speakers and Sessions

The three-day virtual conference features a packed agenda full of educational sessions and networking opportunities you can’t miss.

Repetitive Stress Injuries Can Happen Anywhere. How Can Workers’ Comp Risk Managers Defuse Work-From-Home Risks?

Keeping employees who have transitioned to working from home safe from repetitive stress or other ergonomic-related injuries is paramount.

Stop Slouching! A National Ergonomics Conference Session Looks at the Power of Good Posture as an Injury Prevention Tool

A pair of new virtual sessions from the National Ergonomics Conference premiering on May 18 will focus on the importance of posture and everyday movements to solve chronic pain.

How Bayne, Genex and Sikorsky Banded Together to Create an Optimal Return-to-Work Program

In this National Comp session, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, shares their newly created program that significantly decreased an injured worker’s disability duration period. 

The Pandemic Stunted a Key Return-to-Work Tool. When Will Meaningful Modified Duty Return?

With modified duty greatly restricted, employers can only hope that their options improve in coming months.

‘Worker Advocacy’ Is Not Just Another Pretty Phrase: Here’s How to Live It

In this National Comp session, experts from Helmsman Management Services discuss the importance of the most basic element of claims management — communication. The language we use can have more of an impact than you may realize.

Joint Pain and Mental Suffering Are Not Far Removed. What Employers Should Be Doing to Manage that Connection

Musculoskeletal conditions are a big problem for workers’ comp. Leaving their mental health side effects unaddressed could make these injuries an even bigger risk.

Early Intervention for Musculoskeletal Injuries Is a Must. Is Your Ergonomics Program Doing Just That?

The time to treat a musculoskeletal injury is before it actually requires medical attention. Learn how to stop unnecessary claims from taking root.

This Is Actually Interesting If You’re an Actuary: Workers’ Comp Researchers Report Indemnity Costs Ticking Up

A new series of studies released by WCRI compares cost of claims among the 18 state workers’ compensation systems researched. 

Ergonomics in the Office: What to Do When We’re All Vaccinated and Back to Our Routines

Best-practice office ergonomics will be back in focus once the workforce is vaccinated and workers can return to something resembling normalcy.

Take a Page From Cargill’s Book and Make the Right Moves to Expand Your Ergonomics Program

A recent session at the National Ergonomics Conference examined the strategic approach Cargill is using to expand their ergonomics program from 40 locations to over 400.

Workers’ Compensation’s Urgent Reckoning with COVID-19 Presumption Laws

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to harm workers, workers’ comp executives wonder what the lasting effects of state-mandated presumptions will be.