UNICO Group- Top ten Workers’ Compensation Cost Drivers
By: Tom Greco, CPCU, CIC During Business Insurance’s recent Workers Comp & Safety Virtual Conference, keynote speaker, William Zachry, vice president of risk [...]
Eight Costly Communication Mistakes Employers Make
Communication is an essential element in realizing business profitability, and managing workers' comp costs is no exception. When communication suffers and an employee's injuries are [...]
How to Avoid a Spike in Slip and Fall Claims During Harsh Winters
How to Avoid a Spike in Slip and Fall Claims During Harsh Winters By: Shane Ideus, CIC, CLCS Ice and snow-related slip and fall workers' [...]
Top Ten Workers’ Compensation Cost Drivers
During Business Insurance’s recent Workers Comp & Safety Virtual Conference, keynote speaker, William Zachry, vice president of risk management for Safeway, Inc. talked about the [...]
Five easy, inexpensive and effective ways to lower workplace injuries in Omaha, Nebraska
1. Clean up the workplace Slipping and tripping is always near the top of the list of workplace injuries. According to Phil LaDuke, who presented [...]
UNICO Group – Overcoming Common Workplace Safety Obstacles With Six Effective Communication Techniques
Motivating employees to make substantive changes in workplace practices or in their health behaviors is no easy task. While many managers are adept at conveying [...]
How To Avoid Hiring A Workers’ Comp Claim in Omaha, Nebraska
One of the best ways to reduce the costs of Workers’ Comp claims is to avoid hiring an employee who is not fit to perform [...]
Heat Stress: How to Prevent Costly Injuries to Workers
While many employers are proactive and do an excellent job training workers to prevent heat-related injuries, every year thousands of workers become sick from occupational [...]
Seven Tips to Ensure a Successful Return to Work Process to Avoid Negative Workers Compensation Claims in Omaha, Nebraska
While statistically fewer than one in ten workplace injuries are fraudulent, employers can make the mistake of treating injured employees as damaged goods causing the [...]
Steps to Reduce the Risks of Compensable Injuries From Employer-Sponsored Sports Teams or Events
There are many advantages to sponsoring an employee sports team or event, such as camaraderie, team building, exercise and just plain fun. However, what happens [...]