WORKFORCE RISKS

Organizations today face a wide range of risks associated with their employees, including employee safety, employment practices liability, employee absence, ergonomics, and other issues.

Workforce Risks

Are your employment practices putting your people and profitability at risk?

Profits and people are at risk if you do not have an effective return-to-work program—establishing and managing an effective, strategic early return-to-work program can generate workers’ compensation savings.

Profits and people are at risk if you do not promote individual and group accountability for safety and workers’ compensation—aligning individual and group accountability can increase participation and diligence, making programs more effective, and reducing costs.

Profits and people are at risk if you have not linked your employee actions, work practices, or behavior with ergonomic solutions—linking ergonomics with performance management or behavioral techniques can drive down workers’ compensation costs, improving trust and communication as well as productivity.

Profits and people are at risk if you do not benchmark your program and compare results to industry peers—using a consistent, centralized approach to data collection and benchmarking can help identify new opportunities, reduce costs, and improve productivity.

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Dukes v. Wal-Mart May Benefit Companies Seeking Insurance for Wage and Hour Class Action Claims
April 03, 2012  |  Views: 294 |  Comments: 0 
Dukes v. Wal-Mart May Benefit Companies Seeking Insurance for Wage and Hour Class Action Claims
A recent decision of a California appellate court (and other similar decisions around the country) could help convince insurers that wage and hour class and collective actions, par...  >>
Workers Comp Worries (Treasury & Risk)
May 02, 2012  |  Views: 106 |  Comments: 0 
Workers Comp Worries (Treasury & Risk)
Joyce Long quoted in Treasury & Risk.  >>
Controlling Data to Control Workers’ Comp Costs (Property Casualty 360)
April 24, 2012  |  Views: 158 |  Comments: 0 
Controlling Data to Control Workers’ Comp Costs (Property Casualty 360)
Joyce Long and David Abbene quoted by Property Casualty 360.  >>
Webcast: Improving Driver Behavior to Reduce Liability Costs (Replay)
April 23, 2012  |  Views: 412 |  Comments: 0 
Webcast: Improving Driver Behavior to Reduce Liability Costs (Replay)
Our panelists from Marsh's Workforce Strategies Practice and DriveCam discussed the current legal and economic environment influencing driver behavior improvement programs; the dri...  >>
Webcast: Controlling Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs (Replay)
April 11, 2012  |  Views: 1570 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Webcast: Controlling Workers’ Compensation Claims Costs (Replay)
Our panel of experts discussed strategies to improve workplace safety, reduce the frequency and severity of claims, and improve the bottom line.  >>
Focusing Return-to-Work Policies to Recognize Older Worker Needs Crucial (Business Insurance)
March 29, 2012  |  Views: 360 |  Comments: 0 
Focusing Return-to-Work Policies to Recognize Older Worker Needs Crucial (Business Insurance)
Colleen Britz quoted by Business Insurance.  >>
Obese Workers' Body Mass Data Aids Treatment (Workforce)
March 19, 2012  |  Views: 328 |  Comments: 0 
Obese Workers' Body Mass Data Aids Treatment (Workforce)
Charles Martin quoted by Workforce.  >>
Cal/OSHA to Adopt Implementing Regulation for New Patient /Health Care Worker Safety Act
March 08, 2012  |  Views: 805 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Cal/OSHA to Adopt Implementing Regulation for New Patient /Health Care Worker Safety Act
Originally proposed in 1998, the Act covers the lifting, repositioning, and transfer of patients by health care workers in acute care hospitals.  >>
Webcast: Managing Worker Performance Variation: A Comprehensive Risk Reduction Approach (Replay)
February 17, 2012  |  Views: 499 |  Comments: 0 
Webcast: Managing Worker Performance Variation: A Comprehensive Risk Reduction Approach (Replay)
Panelists discussed ways to help minimize variations in individual employee performance as well as identify and manage metrics that link corporate leadership, management, and super...  >>
Webcast: Headwinds for California Workers' Compensation: Taking the Helm (Replay)
February 09, 2012  |  Views: 546 |  Comments: 0 
Webcast: Headwinds for California Workers' Compensation: Taking the Helm (Replay)
Our panelists discussed how to best position your company for renewals as workers' compensation costs rise.  >>
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Workforce Strategies
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Workforce Strategies
Marsh Risk Consulting’s consultants support efforts to reduce workers’ compensation loss costs, improve productivity and profitability.  >>
 Claims Inventory Workout
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Claims Inventory Workout
Marsh's claims inventory workout process accelerates the closure of open workers' compensation claims and to reduce outstanding liabilities.  >>
Asset Utilization — Drivers and Equipment
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Asset Utilization — Drivers and Equipment
To help firms identify the causes of under-utilization of assets, Marsh conducts a comprehensive diagnostic analysis through interviews and observations at the client location.  >>
Behavioral Risk Improvement
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Behavioral Risk Improvement
Marsh Risk Consulting’s Behavioral Risk Improvement process provides organizations with the tools to develop a strong, positive safety culture and lasting improvements in safety pe...  >>
Claim and Managed Care Vendor Selection
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Claim and Managed Care Vendor Selection
Marsh Risk Consulting's claim and managed care administrator selection service assists organizations in selecting their claim and/or managed care vendors.  >>
Dimensions Benchmarking: Hospitality and Workers' Compensation
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Dimensions Benchmarking: Hospitality and Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation costs continue to be a dominant factor in the total cost of risk for hospitality firms, having a direct impact on their bottom line. In response, Marsh Risk C...  >>
Driver Capacity Management
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Driver Capacity Management
Driver Capacity Management is a broad consultative approach to selecting, training and retaining driving capacity-either company or independent contractor.  >>
Driver Risk Management Advanced Technology Solution
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Driver Risk Management Advanced Technology Solution
The DriveCam solution enables continuous driver monitoring and exception-based video capture to identify patterns of risky driving behavior.   >>
Entertainment & Media: Commercial General Liability Insurance
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Entertainment & Media: Commercial General Liability Insurance
Commercial general liability insurance provides coverage for claims of bodily injury and/or property damage arising out of the filming of a picture.  >>
Entertainment & Media: Foreign Liability Insurance
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Entertainment & Media: Foreign Liability Insurance
When a production is to be scouted or filmed outside of the United States or Canada, a foreign Workers' Compensation policy may be required.  >>
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New Legislation to Affect Companies with Certain Hazardous Operations in Russia
November 22, 2011  |  Views: 823 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
New Legislation to Affect Companies with Certain Hazardous Operations in Russia
An explosion at Russia’s largest hydroelectric plant in 2009, killing and injuring many, led to new legislation that will impact companies with certain hazardous operations in Russ...  >>
First Corporate Manslaughter Conviction Marks Legal Milestone in England and Wales
April 06, 2011  |  Views: 1567 |  Comments: 0 
First Corporate Manslaughter Conviction Marks Legal Milestone in England and Wales
A recent ruling convicting Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings (Cotswold) for the Corporate Manslaughter of Alexander Wright, highlights the need for organizations to ensure they have a...  >>
"Black Friday" Potential Threat to Retailers' Employee, Customer Safety
November 22, 2010  |  Views: 947 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
"Black Friday" Potential Threat to Retailers' Employee, Customer Safety
The U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently sent letters to 14 of the nation’s largest retailers, urging them to take the necessary precautions to ensure e...  >>
Food and Beverage Industry Faces Increased Environmental and Occupational Safety Risks
October 26, 2010  |  Views: 1230 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Food and Beverage Industry Faces Increased Environmental and Occupational Safety Risks
The food and beverage industry has recently seen an increase in enforcement efforts by environmental and occupational health regulators.  >>
Court Ruling May Affect Open and Closed Workers' Compensation Claims
October 05, 2010  |  Views: 1366 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Court Ruling May Affect Open and Closed Workers' Compensation Claims
The Sixth Appellate District of the Court of Appeal of the State of California affirmed a ruling last month that physicians are not limited to the strict application of the AMA Gui...  >>
Thailand Enacts Stricter Fire Regulations
June 09, 2010  |  Views: 994 |  Comments: 0  | Article Rating
Thailand Enacts Stricter Fire Regulations
Thailand's Ministry of Industry enacted a new fire regulation with more stringent fire protection system requirements on moderate- and high- risk factories.   >>
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September 20, 2011  |  Views: 836
Marsh Risk Consulting’s Tom Hilgen Named 2011 Risk Innovator by Risk & Insurance
Marsh Risk Consulting honored with a Risk Innovator Award by Risk & Insurance for second consecutive year.  >>
September 15, 2011  |  Views: 1296
Marsh Appoints Bill Pieroni Chief Operating Officer
Marsh today announced that it has appointed Bill Pieroni to the role of Chief Operating Officer, effective September 19.  >>
March 18, 2011  |  Views: 1504
Marsh Receives 2011 Business Insurance Innovation Award
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor, has received a 2011 Innovation Award from Business Insurance for its Global Safety Excellence Assessment (GSEA) approa...  >>
March 07, 2011  |  Views: 1197
Marsh Webcast — Developing an Integrated Approach to Workers' Compensation
As employers seek to manage escalating workers' compensation claims costs, Marsh will hold a one-hour Webcast on March 9 at 11 a.m. Eastern Time to explore the benefits of an integ...  >>
September 15, 2010  |  Views: 563
Three CS STARS Clients Recognized as 2010 Risk Innovators by Risk & Insurance Magazine
Congratulations to our 2010 Risk & Insurance Magazine Risk Innovators who use STARS to support their own innovative risk management strategies.   >>
February 15, 2010  |  Views: 755
Marsh Receives Inaugural Business Insurance Innovation Award
Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser, has received a 2010 Innovation Award from Business Insurance for its Variable Cost of Risk Evaluator (VCORESM).  >>

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Joyce Long
Global Workforce Strategies Practice Leader
Saint Louis MO United States
314 342 2437
joyce.a.long@marsh.com
   
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