Attendance Management Versus Disability Management
Is an employee missing work because of an underlying health condition, or is habitual absenteeism to blame?
The Impact of Ergonomics in the Workplace
A registered kinesiologist explains how ergonomic issues impact workers in both office and industrial settings.
Five Ways to Effectively Manage a Disability Claim
Managing a disability claim can be a difficult and time-consuming process, especially when added to the plate of an already busy HR professional. A few moments stolen here or there just isn't enough to address the scope of tasks involved during a claim. Unfortunately, when claims don't get the attention they need, the complications can pile up until there’s nothing to do but hand [...]
Remembrance Day at Home
For most of us, Remembrance Day is remembered quietly for a few minutes on November 11. Some of us take the time to pay our respects, and for others, it's just another day. For me, I've always been particularly proud to be a Canadian at this time of the year. I'm grateful for my country and all of its bountiful pleasures and joys. This [...]
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Topic – Case/Claims Management & Understanding NEER May 2 – Kempenfelt Centre, Innisfil, ON May 30 – Stone Crock Restaurant, St. Jacobs, ON All too often in companies today, the role of the claims manager gets assigned to someone with little to no experience. Case management is demanding, especially if you intend on making a difference to the organization. This one day seminar provides [...]
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How to Implement a Mental Health Program in the Workplace May 9 – Stone Crock Restaurant, St. Jacobs, Ontario With new ‘voluntary’ standards, Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace remains an ongoing concern over the years. With the totality of mental health issues costing the Canadian economy $50 billion dollars annually, it is only a matter of time that the new Standards reflecting [...]
New Seminars for Mississauga/Brampton!
Mastering Accident Investigations and Subsequent Claims Management Process April 18 - Marriott – 150 Westcreek Blvd, Brampton, Ontario Workplace safety is a top concern for all employers and workers alike. However, despite our best efforts, workplace accidents continue to occur. Being proficient in conducting accident investigations and claims management is imperative to avoid recurring injuries and minimizing the financial costs to the organization and [...]
Mastering Accident Investigations and Subsequent Claims Process
Spaces continue to be available for those interested in this seminar. It would seem that this is an old topic but to be perfectly honest, accident investigations are not done well at all. When you look at trying to reduce claim costs and accidents, a thorough and detailed accident investigation is crucial for cost and injury containment. All too often investigations are not done [...]
100th Grey Cup!
Who would have ever thought that buying tickets one year ago would lead to watching the Toronto Argonauts in the 100th Grey Cup – in Toronto, no less! My son is still extremely excited as I was a year ago but today I’m not so sure….too many people, craziness, noise (where is my hearing protection!) I’m packing to head down for the weekend in Toronto, but with the snow…. [...]
A Remembrance Day to Remember – Dedicated to my son Colin
My son Colin, who is an amazing Artist, has decided to join the Army – wanted to do so since the age of 16. I’ve watched this rather slow governmental process come to fruition – he’s just waiting for the phone call at this point ( which we hoped would be after the Grey Cup, since we have great seats for the game). For [...]