Preferred advocates risk management to reduce claims and costs
Risk management strategies for Florida’s public entities are crucial for several reasons. Public entities face a diverse set of risks, and a solid risk management strategy is needed to prevent claims, control costs and most importantly to keep people safe. By focusing on risk management, public entities can better fulfill their missions, protect public resources, […]
Wrongful data collection explained
Organizations of all sizes and sectors may be subject to unlawful data processing claims. According to the International Association of Privacy Professionals, lawsuits focusing on whether organizations lawfully collect and use personal data have been steadily increasing. These claims can cause significant financial and reputational damage to companies. As organizations analyze the risks associated with […]
How to reduce on-the-job injuries
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer workplace injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. How can you help reduce on-the-job […]
What you can do to prevent cyber attacks
In today’s digital landscape, cyber attack threats in the public entity space are mounting. The consequences of such attacks can disrupt essential public services and compromise sensitive data. It’s important to prioritize cybersecurity measures to safeguard critical infrastructure and data and help maintain public trust and confidence in the services provided. Read more on the […]
How employers can help manage workplace stress
While occasional, light stress can be good, helping us achieve that goal, finish that project and overcome obstacles – too much stress is detrimental to our health, both physical and mental. Learn how you can recognize workplace stress in individual members of your team, and how you can help them overcome much of the anxiety. […]
Thwart phishing scams and protect your data [infographic]
How to prevent Workers’ Compensation fraud
Due to the prevalence of workers’ compensation fraud across the U.S., organizations are responding with a list of best practices to help fight this epidemic. You can apply many of these same tactics to help fight workers’ comp fraud in your own organization. We’ve compiled information from insurers, HR practitioners, attorneys, claims experts and more. […]
Avoid these top 7 Workers’ Compensation claim mistakes
Workers’ Compensation claims are potentially part of every public entity organization whether you employ workers sitting all day at desks, construction workers, first responders, a fleet of drivers or more. Wherever there are people working, there’s the potential for a work injury – and a risk of accidentally creating one or more Workers’ Compensation claim […]
Termination tips and best practices
People are the backbone of your organization. These termination tips can be part of a one of the most critical steps in organizational practice, which is making a good hire. An individual who fits in well with the culture, who meets or exceeds job expectations, has excellent quality of character, and gets along well with […]
What’s the cost of employee disengagement? [infographic]
A recent Gallup poll shows that nearly three-fourths of U.S. workers are disengaged employees. You’ve no doubt seen the signs of employee disengagement at some time in your organization. A worker barely puts in her eight hours. They don’t volunteer for anything, and generally keep to themselves. He doesn’t seem to want to expend any […]