Ahold Delhaize USA, one of the largest retail groups on the East Coast, has made associate care and safety a top priority. As workers’ compensation costs rise across the industry, the company has implemented dedicated safety and training programs to prevent injuries while upholding its core value of Care. Tackling the Problem To drive its… View Article

True Value Company, a leading hard lines wholesaler with a 75-year history, faced significant challenges in 2020 and 2021 as workers’ compensation claims and costs spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic, as it did for many essential businesses. True Value saw claim frequency rise in 2020 and 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. Recognizing the need for… View Article

SpartanNash, a leading food distributor and grocery retailer based in Byron Center, Michigan, has made significant strides in workplace safety and employee care. With 17,000 associates across its operations, SpartanNash recognized the critical importance of safety in fostering its “People First” culture. The company set out to not only protect associates from injury and illness… View Article

Ahold Delhaize USA, one of the largest retail groups on the East Coast, has made associate care and safety a top priority. As workers’ compensation costs rise across the industry, the company has implemented dedicated safety and training programs to prevent injuries while upholding its core value of “Care.” Read more. Discount Tire, a leading… View Article

For INS Insurance Inc., a captive insurer of Schneider National, managing workers’ compensation claims for an aging nationwide workforce amid pandemic-related supply chain disruptions was no easy task. The company also grappled with leveraging new truck technology, changes in federal policy and economic conditions, and shifting landscapes in workers’ compensation jurisprudence and medical costs. Read… View Article

INS Insurance Inc., a captive insurer of Schneider National, faced an uphill climb in managing workers’ compensation claims for an aging nationwide workforce amid pandemic-related supply chain disruptions. The company also grappled with leveraging new truck technology, changes in federal policy and economic conditions, and shifting landscapes in workers’ compensation jurisprudence and medical costs. INS… View Article

The Home Depot, a leader in the home improvement retail industry, faced a significant challenge in its Tool Rental Centers. In 2016, an in-depth analysis revealed that more than half of injuries in these centers were due to overexertion, often resulting in severe and costly injuries associated with manually handling heavy tools and equipment during… View Article

Bar Bakers LLC, a contract manufacturer of baked goods in the natural and organic markets, has experienced remarkable growth over the past four years, doubling its employee base and seeing an eightfold increase in payroll. As a large co-packer of granola bars and a partner to over 12 different companies, Bar Bakers operates three facilities… View Article

Orange County, North Carolina, faced unique challenges in managing workplace injury claims across its diverse departments and locations. With hundreds of potential incident sites spread across the county and operating around the clock, timely and accurate reporting of injuries was a complex task. The County recognized the need to improve its incident reporting process to… View Article

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Discount Tire, a leading tire and wheel retailer and service provider, has built its success on a foundation of exceptional customer service. This commitment extends beyond its retail operations to encompass the care and support of its own employees, particularly in the realm of workers’ compensation and workplace safety. Recognizing the challenges inherent in the… View Article

I have to imagine that anyone attending workers’ compensation conventions is a “student of the game.” In my “other life” as a licensed insurance agent, that idea goes well beyond the mandatory continuing education obligations. It’s an understanding of those agents who are highly effective because they read everything about what is moving the insurance… View Article

Monica Manske of PMA Companies shares her expert insights on the critical role of data in managing workplace safety risks, the importance of a comprehensive onboarding process, and the unique challenges faced by new employees in the context of workplace safety.

Michele Haas of One Call discusses her vision for the company’s financial strategy, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability, and leveraging her extensive experience in health care to improve outcomes for injured workers.

Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) play a crucial role beyond price negotiations, focusing on clinical management, network strategies, and service. Effective PBMs manage costs, enhance care, and ensure transparency and security, addressing unique workers’ comp needs.

As more health care networks acquire individual physician practices, the workers’ compensation industry must address the medical management costs and patient outcomes associated with this trend.

In sports, the effort to get the injured worker back in the game as fast as possible is secondary to the cost of doing so. So why is workers’ comp still making cost control the primary driver?

Travelers’ 2024 Injury Impact Report reveals overexertion, slips, trips, and falls as top causes of workplace accidents.

Experts in this one-hour webinar will discuss dozens of data points that were garnered from an industry survey of more than 1300 frontline claims professionals.

Construction fatalities rose nearly 40% from 2011-2022, with falls and transportation incidents as leading causes of worker deaths, according to a data bulletin from The Center for Construction Research and Training.