Ep. 133: Workplace Wellness | A Benefit Within Reach for Any Employer
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Release Date: 06/16/2024
Ep. 156: Separating Fact and Fiction | Busting 7 Common Work Comp Myths
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Many employers have misconceptions about how workers compensation actually works. Some don't understand what types of injuries are covered. Others aren't sure how claims impact their business - or how they can be involved in the process. These misunderstandings can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities to improve workplace safety. Separate work comp fact and fiction with Matt Speight, President and CEO of the Scott Agency.
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Ep. 155: Claims and Artificial Intelligence | Transforming the Post-Injury Process
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Organizations are always looking for ways to be more efficient. While some of those efficiencies are gained through changing standard operating procedures, others come from technological advancements. Learn how artifical intelligence (AI) is set to change the work comp claim process, lowering costs and improving overall outcomes with Mark Phillips, Director of Claims at MEM.
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Ep. 154: The Policyholder Journey | A Guide to Work Comp with MEM
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
If you're a business owner, you know that workers compensation isn't just a policy. It's a tool to protect your employees and your bottom line. But what happens after you receive your policy? How can employers control work comp costs and set themselves up for a smooth renewal at the end of the year? Follow each step of the policyholder journey and discove how to personalize your work comp experience with Lacey Hahn, Customer Engagement Strategist at MEM.
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Ep 153: Work Comp Claim Length | How Employers Can Improve Post-Incident Process
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
A claim that lingers for months—or even years—can create uncertainty, increase costs, and impact both the injured worker and the business. Several factors can keep a claim open longer than expected, such as medical complications or legal roadblocks. Learn why claims are often delayed, and what employers can do to help keep the process moving, with Shannon Fox, Claims Operations Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 152: Slips, Trips, and Falls | Don't Sweep Safety Risks Under the Rug
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Slips, trips, and falls are a persistent problem across industries. Despite extensive studies, detailed recommendations, and countless safety initiatives, these incidents continue to rank as the number one cause of workplace injuries. Learn how these safety risks can be symptoms of an unhealthy company safety culture with Tim Wilson, Safety and Risk Services Regiona Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 151: New Hire Onboarding | Setting New Employees Up for Success
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Year over year, new hires account for many on-the-job injuries. With increased turnover and higher expectations, employers often expect new hires to get right to work without proper onboarding and training. Expecting a new hire to use "common sense" while working is not a safety strategy. Learn how to properly onboard new hires and set them up for success with Sheila Schmidt, Safety and Risk Services Manager at MEM.
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Ep. 150: From Baby Boomers to Gen Z | Building Safety Programs for a Multigenerational Workforce
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Across industries, many companies share a commonality: a multigenerational workforce. Whether it's fresh-from-school Gen Z new hires to seasoned baby boomers, employers face the challenge of creating a safety program that works for everyone. Learn how to bridge the gap between generations - and keep everyone safe - with Curt DeWeese of Briotix Health.
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Ep. 149: Safety Grant Program | Investing in Innovation and Risk Reduction
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
Every business faces safety challenges. For some companies, addressing those challenges can become difficult or cumbersome. The cost could potentially grow too high for them to afford. MEM offers an opportunity to help offset those costs and tackle safety challenges head-on. Discover how MEM's Safety Grant program offers businesses the opportunity to offset costs and tackle safety challenges head on with Tisha Greco, MEM's Resource and Support Center Manager.
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Ep. 148: Safety Communication | Creating a Safety Strategy for All Audiences
The WorkSAFE Podcast | Workplace Safety Strategies
In today's workplace, safety isn't considered a "sexy" topic. Some employers consider safety communication challenging, unengaging, and not always very impactful. What if there was a better way to engage employees? Learn how to plan your safety communication strategically and take your audience into consideration with Blaine Hoffman, host of the Safety Pro Podcast.
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Ep. 147: Fidget Toys | Sharpening Focus and Engagement in the Workplace
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Consistent safety training is essential to protecting employees. Not only does it help prevent on-the-job injuries, but it also controls work comp costs. While much of today's training is regulatory or an industry requirement, it isn't always engaging. As a consequence, employees may unplug and miss critical information. Learn how fidget toys, and their alternatives, are increasing engagement and retention with Caitlin McNeese, owner of Walking Each Other Home Wellness.
info_outlineAs the cost of doing business continues to rise, employers are always looking for ways to ensure their operations are efficient and cost effective. Workplace wellness focuses finding areas to invest in, rather than simply cutting costs. The return on those investments can be substantial - not just for operations, but also for employees. Learn how to implement a workplace wellness program with Paula Nicholson, Director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.