In today’s times, there remains an increase in disability claims throughout Canada, despite the efforts of MANY case managers to reduce absenteeism for employers. We see the increase in health care costs, benefit costs, production costs, overtime and replacement costs throughout organizations. The numbers continue to rise. So why isn’t claims management working? Because…. You NEVER get to the root of WHY an employee [...]
We've all heard titles like 'coach' or 'mentor', etc. but what do they really mean? More importantly, what do they offer and why would you need one. In today’s time, there are a lot of ‘titles’ that have little meaning or better yet, bring about ambiguity in what people really do for a living. If you appreciate the work of Robin Sharma, his book, [...]
Our health care system, including WSIB and any sick benefits, relies on the physician to make opinions regarding their patients' (your employee), ability to return to work on modified or regular duties. We count on the fact that we believe they understand work environments. They don't! Employees will share their perspective of their workplace as to whether or not the employer has modified duties, [...]
This year I have the pleasure of celebrating my son's discharge from the Canadian Forces. As much as I was proud to see him serve, as a mother, I'm happier to see him move on with his life. My son leaves the army with more than 3 permanent injuries in the last 4 years without being deployed outside his own training grounds. I'm sure [...]
All too often during my disability management practice, I see employers making choices about their employees' insurance benefits. I'm very clear on this - if it looks like a WSIB case, then it is! Don't be choosing which benefit plan suits the company best. Have integrity - choose the plan that is in fact congruent with the illness and injury. Then! Manage it through [...]
In a forum for discussion regarding disability and health concepts, I continue to be asked the simplest of questions regarding disability management concepts from employers across Ontario. All too often, these employers have a staff member or many staff members managing their disability claims. The saying that a warm body to fill the position is better than none is not true in this case. [...]
FOURNIER Health Management Solutions offers corporate workshops to INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH EASE! 3 Massive Mistakes HR Managers Make that Keep Them Frustrated with Employee Absenteeism and How to Avoid This Once and For All Presented by Lucie Fournier, Business Owner, Health Practitioner, Public Speaker, Teacher Discover How To: Realign your Disability Management Protocols for Maximum Effectiveness Create a Simple System for Absenteeism Tracking Operate from a New Health Paradigm of Wellness [...]
FOURNIER Health Management Solutions offers corporate workshops to INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH EASE! 3 Massive Mistakes HR Managers Make that Keep Them Frustrated with Employee Absenteeism and How to Avoid This Once and For All Presented by Lucie Fournier, Business Owner, Health Practitioner, Public Speaker, Teacher Discover How To: Realign your Disability Management Protocols for Maximum Effectiveness Create a Simple System for Absenteeism Tracking Operate from a New Health Paradigm of Wellness [...]
FOURNIER Health Management Solutions offers corporate workshops to INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH EASE! 3 Massive Mistakes HR Managers Make that Keep Them Frustrated with Employee Absenteeism and How to Avoid This Once and For All Presented by Lucie Fournier, Business Owner, Health Practitioner, Public Speaker, Teacher Discover How To: Realign your Disability Management Protocols for Maximum Effectiveness Create a Simple System for Absenteeism Tracking Operate from a New Health Paradigm of Wellness [...]
FOURNIER Health Management Solutions offers corporate workshops to INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH EASE! 3 Massive Mistakes HR Managers Make that Keep Them Frustrated with Employee Absenteeism and How to Avoid This Once and For All Presented by Lucie Fournier, Business Owner, Health Practitioner, Public Speaker, Teacher Discover How To: Realign your Disability Management Protocols for Maximum Effectiveness Create a Simple System for Absenteeism Tracking Operate from a New Health Paradigm of Wellness [...]
