There is a misconception among many office workers, that they are simply too busy to take breaks at work. In many cases, even the lunch break becomes a sad scene of an employee slouched at his desk while holding a soggy sandwich in one hand and typing with the other...
Employee absences can mean huge costs for businesses in terms of lost productivity and company morale – not to mention the costs of having to train and pay temporary workers when an absence is extended. Despite this, many employers are at a loss of how to tackle the...
From improving manufacturing processes to keeping the books, advances in technology have made our businesses more competitive and also more productive. So why should disability management be any different? When you think of disability management, you may not...
Office ergonomics is something that most employers don’t think much about. However, if they realized how much of a difference that ergonomics could make to their bottom line, it would become a priority. The better the ergonomics are in an office, the more productive...
The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) has finalized and released the changes to the premium rate setting system used in Ontario. Currently, the WSIB uses either NEER, CAD-7 or MAP experience rating programs in order to calculate the total dollar amount in...
If you want to know how much your company is paying in Workers’ Compensation premiums, obtaining that number is as simple as picking up the phone and speaking to your bookkeeper or HR department. It is important to note however, that premiums are only a small part of...
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