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Teaching employees proper body mechanics can help prevent injuries and reduce musculoskeletal risk.

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As we shift to working remotely, Zoom fatigue and other conditions illustrate the toll tech takes on our bodies.

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This year’s Mental Health Month is like no other. The coronavirus pandemic, the stay-at-home directives and the economic downturn has had an impact on everyone’s mental health.

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COVID-19 may be making it difficult for chronic pain patients to access care. Here’s what workers’ comp can do to help.

Longer Claims, Falling Premiums: NCCI Details How COVID-19 Could Affect Workers’ Comp

A recent report looks at how the economic effects of COVID-19 are hitting workers’ compensation.

COVID-19 Is Exacerbating Employee Burnout. Here’s What Employers Can Do

A recent report found that one-fourth of U.S. employees are feeling burnout due to the novel coronavirus.

For This Workers’ Comp Power Broker, It’s All About Education

Pritchard and Jerden’s Steve Heinen has dedicated his career to learning about and improving the workers’ comp industry.

Workplace Ergonomics and Sports Medicine: Why They’re a Perfect Fit

The bridge between between a high-performance workforce and a peak-safety workplace might be wider than meets the eye.

Can the Auto Casualty Claims Process Assist Workers’ Compensation?

Can advancements in artificial intelligence that are being implemented in the auto insurance realm find traction in workers’ compensation?

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NCCI Study Examines Losses Over $1 Million in Workers’ Comp. Here Are the Main Takeaways

A recent NCCI examined how frequently claims exceeding $1 million occurred over the last 15 years.

Tech Is Advancing the Biopsychosocial Care Movement. Is Your Workers’ Comp Program Ready?

New technologies promise better treatment plans and faster recovery, but do carriers and brokers think they’re worth the money?

Opinion | As Baby Boomers Leave Workers’ Comp, Knowledge Transfer Has to Happen Immediately

The youngest baby boomers will retire in 2030. Workers’ comp needs to start preparing for their knowledge transfer now.

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Humans are creatures of habit, which is why improper implementation of ergonomics could cause emotional and physical tension in the workplace.

Lessons from an Elite Eight Basketball Coach in Workplace Mental Resiliency

Former collegiate basketball coach Pam Borton is helping employers fight burnout by teaching them to take an injury prevention approach to mental health.

How the Remote and Gig Employment Landscape Is Changing the Future of Workers’ Comp

A panel at the virtual Future of Risk conference discussed how the workers’ comp industry is likely to change in the future.

First Responders Want COVID-19 to Be Covered Under Workers’ Comp. Will Governments Comply?

The nation’s largest police union is calling for COVID-19 presumptions for first responders.

COVID-19 and Injured Workers: Telehealth Provides Digital Access to Recovery

As COVID-19 forces business closures, telemedicine programs are stepping up to keep injured worker care on track.

Starbucks Brews New Mental Health Benefits for Employees. Here’s Why Your Company Should, Too

The coffee giant Starbucks will roll out expanded mental health offerings for its employees on April 6.

5 Ways Ergonomics Can Help Improve Coronavirus Telecommuting

In the wake of COVID-19, work-from-home is a new reality that has hit corporate America and beyond. Here are five strategies to ensure proper ergonomics.

Employees Abroad? Here’s How Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Compensation Can Help

A recent report from RIMS seeks to demystify foreign voluntary workers’ compensation insurance and explain to employers why it should be considered a necessity.