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 [...]
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 [...]
It is somewhat ironic after 15 years, that dHMS is finally getting to the Health Management piece of business. With emphasis in the last 15 years on managing disability claims for employers, dHMS is moving to also help employers in managing their employees’ health. While we continue to believe that it is vitally important for an organization to initiate cost containment when it comes [...]
Various homeopathic remedies (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Many new and wonderful ‘things’ are happening in Homeopathy today! For those of you who are just learning about this 200 year old system of medicine, Homeopathy, is safe, gentle and effective to use. In some countries it is mainstream medicine. Dana Ullmann is a huge proponent of Homeopathic Medicine. In his article, he explains [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I had the greatest pleasure of teaching this weekend at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine in Toronto. Gathered were 16 of our college’s newest Grads to be! Eager to listen and learn, we talked about succeeding in small business – not always an easy thing to do these days… but most rewarding. These were my words of encouragement, not only to them but [...]
How to Implement a Mental Health Program in the Workplace March 28 – Kempenfelt Centre, Innisfil, Ontario 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 [...]
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 [...]