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5 Major Benefits of Having a Return to Work Program

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What is a Return to Work Program?

Return to work programs, true to their name, are a set of protocols and guidelines to help injured workers reintegrate into their employment position after they have taken time off due to injury or illness.

If you value your employees, you should know that the longer an injured worker is off work, the less likely they are to return. On average, if a worker is off for 12 or more weeks, there is only a 50% chance that they will return to the same job. If they’re off for more than 1 year, there is a less than 5% chance they return to the same job. Developing a coherent return to work program will help you keep your valued employees and ensure that they have a job after recovery. Here, we’ll go over two questions: “what are the benefits of a return to work program for an employer?” and “how does a return to work program benefit an injured worker?”

We’ll also give you some insights on how you can start creating your own program. (more…)

Amendments to the Wisconsin Worker’s Compensation Act (2016)

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Several bills pertaining to Wisconsin Workers Compensation were signed into law in 2016. It is important that we understand how these changes may affect us and also, how we may adjust our internal processes to best position ourselves for success. A couple of the new changes are detailed below. This is conveyed for informational purposes only and is not to be considered legal advice. If you have any questions as to how this may affect an individual business entity, consult with your Human Resources expert or other legal counsel. (more…)

The Power of a Phone Call

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If a face can launch a thousand ships and a picture is worth a thousand words, can a phone call save a thousand dollars?

A workers compensation adjuster will likely tell you: YES.

In today’s world of smart phones and computers, we communicate dozens of times a day. Some of the most common methods of communication are email, text, Skype, FaceTime or Snapchat. With so many options to choose from, why would an employer want to actually have a person-to-person phone call with an injured worker? (more…)

Six Tips to Improve Your Workers Compensation Experience

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Workers compensation is an important consideration for every employer and handling the associated obligations can be a challenge for any business. But employers can have a huge impact by following these six tips to minimize risk of injury, promote a smooth claims process and support employees’ return to work. (more…)