How do you know in workers' compensation if things are going well or not? Hello. My name …
The One Number That Tells You If Your Workers’ Comp Program Is Actually WorkingRead More

How do you know in workers' compensation if things are going well or not? Hello. My name …
The One Number That Tells You If Your Workers’ Comp Program Is Actually WorkingRead More

Telemedicine is often marketed as a convenience tool — faster access, fewer clinic visits, and …
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Most workers’ comp programs work hard to respond quickly when an injury occurs.The claim is …
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January 5 Is the Day You Can Feel the Value of Return to Work January 5, 2026. Today is …

For years, “empathy” has been a buzzword in workers’ comp — spoken often, but rarely …
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When workers’ comp claims go off the rails, most employers look for technical explanations. Was …
The Hidden Threat of Fear: How It Quietly Derails Your Workers’ Comp ProgramRead More

Transitional duty programs are one of the most effective ways to reduce workers’ compensation …
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Even the best-managed return-to-work (RTW) programs can't bring back every injured employee. …

When an injured employee returns to work under a transitional duty program, the goal should be more …
Why ‘Counting Paperclips’ Hurts More Than It Helps in Return-to-Work ProgramsRead More

When a worker is injured, the clock starts ticking — not just on recovery, but on cost. The longer …
Your Lost Time Rate Tells the Truth About Your Return-to-Work ProgramRead More

In workers’ compensation, it’s easy to focus on the medical side of an injury — the X-rays, the …
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The final bite of the Empathy Sandwich is follow-through—closing with care and doing it …
The Empathy Sandwich Series: Part 3 – Following Up and Closing with CareRead More

Once you’ve led with empathy, it’s time for the middle layer of the Empathy Sandwich: the technical …

If there’s one habit that reliably improves workers’ comp outcomes while costing almost nothing, …
The Empathy Sandwich Series: Part 1 – Why Empathy Should Bookend Every Claims ConversationRead More

When a workplace injury occurs, the first 24 hours set the tone for the entire workers’ …
The First 24 Hours: A Supervisor’s Playbook for Workplace InjuriesRead More

When it comes to improving workers’ comp outcomes, most employers focus on HR policies, insurance …
Training Your Frontline: How to Equip Supervisors for Workers’ Comp SuccessRead More

Think you need a big budget to improve your workers’ comp program? Think again. Too many companies …
Low-Cost Ways to Transform Your Workers’ Comp ProgramRead More

In the world of workers’ compensation, every minute counts — but no timeframe is more critical than …
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A common (and frustrating) obstacle in workers’ compensation management is this scenario: An …
What to Do When the Doctor Won’t Release the Injured Worker to ReturnRead More

Imagine this: One injured employee stays out of work for 35 extra days. Seems manageable, …
The Hidden Cost of Letting Injured Employees Stay HomeRead More