Wellness

Managing Seasonal Workers and Protecting Against End of Season Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Alexandra Leone | May 8, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Safety | Wellness

Construction relies heavily on seasonal workers, but occasionally seasonal employees report a workers’ compensation claim when the project finishes. There are tools to protect against increased claims.

Increase Employee Wellness in Construction

by Kevan Orvitz | May 2, 2018
Human Resources | Organization Culture | Wellness | Workforce

When construction employers put their worker’s health and wellness first they create a workplace culture of engagement, productivity and care, while simultaneously reducing health care costs and increasing their ROI and productivity.

Celebrate Safe Choices at Your Company May 7-11

This year’s Construction Safety Week focuses on the power of safe choices—both small and large—and their impact on the industry, community and each other.

Workers’ Comp Claims Integration With Family Medical Leave Act Deadlines

by Alexandra Leone | Apr 16, 2018
Insurance | Safety | Wellness

Many workers’ compensation claims qualify as a serious health condition under the FMLA. Employers with 50 employees in a 75-mile radius have obligations to administer FMLA concurrently with workers’ compensation claims.

Five Ways SMS Can Improve Communication

by Ken Rhie | Apr 6, 2018
Business | Human Resources | Wellness

SMS makes it easier to share information and set up meetings with employees. Questions become easy to answer and employees have their HR departments at their fingertips when they can text questions.

Dealing With Moisture Control in High-Performance Buildings

One U.S. Environmental Protection Agency building assessment survey and evaluation study found that 85 percent of commercial buildings had been damaged by water, and 45 percent of those had water leaks at the time the study was done.

Advanced Tool Ergonomics: A Major Workplace Safety Advantage

Last winter, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new data showing that employer-reported injury and illness rates declined to 2.9 cases per 100 full-time workers in 2016.

Retain Top Talent With Employee Engagement Strategies

As an owner of a construction company, it is essential to successfully run a business and ensure employees are engaged, recognized and valued.

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Managing Seasonal Workers and Protecting Against End of Season Workers’ Compensation Claims

Increase Employee Wellness in Construction

Celebrate Safe Choices at Your Company May 7-11

Workers’ Comp Claims Integration With Family Medical Leave Act Deadlines

Five Ways SMS Can Improve Communication

Dealing With Moisture Control in High-Performance Buildings

Advanced Tool Ergonomics: A Major Workplace Safety Advantage

Retain Top Talent With Employee Engagement Strategies

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