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Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC: Part 3
Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC: Part 3

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The two-plus years of living with COVID-19 has brought about a number of anomalies, to say the least. In addition to the human toll of the coronavirus there have been economic […]
Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC: Part 2
Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC: Part 2

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The latest numbers show a strong, stable workers’ compensation environment. As discussed in Part 1 of this series, underwriting profitability was up in 2021 – for the 8th  consecutive year; new […]
Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC
Economic Realities Suggest Pandemic Has Been 'Manageable Event' for WC

Orlando, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The workers’ compensation system is “strong and resilient;” the reserve position is the “strongest it’s ever been;” medical cost inflation is running “well below” the overall inflation rate; and the labor […]
Get a Handle on Stress to Better Manage Workplaces, Expert Advises
Get a Handle on Stress to Better Manage Workplaces, Expert Advises

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – There are estimates that up to 80 percent of chronic illnesses may be caused by stress. While some stress is fine, even good, too many stressors stacked on top of one […]
Researchers Urge Employers to Address 'Secondary Harms' of COVID-19
Researchers Urge Employers to Address 'Secondary Harms' of COVID-19

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – While the pros and cons of remote work continue to be debated, one outcome should be immediately addressed by employers, according to researchers. The impact of lifestyle changes during the pandemic […]
Employers Advised to Provide Limits on Close Contact, Proper Ventilation
Employers Advised to Provide Limits on Close Contact, Proper Ventilation

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – As workers return to offices, employers might want to consider measures to minimize close contact and improve ventilation systems. A new study provides more evidence that frequent contact within six feet […]
Insurance Exec Touts Technology as Game Changer for WC Policies
Insurance Exec Touts Technology as Game Changer for WC Policies

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – The number of packages delivered by UPS drivers in a single day has doubled in the last 15 years. Technological advancements have led to dramatic increases in productivity.   What if the […]
Job Jumping Does Not Alleviate Burnout, Experts Advises
Job Jumping Does Not Alleviate Burnout, Experts Advises

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) – Employees who suffer from burnout are:  2.6 times more likely to look for another job  63 percent more likely to take a sick day  23 percent more likely to visit an […]