I recently read an article published by The Alliance of Women in Workers’ Compensation that addressed how business leaders in the healthcare industry typically invest significant time and resources to create positive corporate cultures, engage employees, and earn their trust and commitment to success. They went on to say that…
Hybrid cars are not the only newest fad – so are hybrid jobs, especially in small to mid-sized businesses. A hybrid job is when an employee is expected to spend a portion of their day or week performing duties that aren’t traditionally included in their primary job. For example, an…
Today’s workplace is unpredictable, and no one feels the impact of this more than human resources. According to a recent survey*, 45% of HR executives do not feel their department is staffed appropriately to handle its workload. Whether your need is sudden and temporary, or so urgent that you can’t…
Why does HR need to care about cybersecurity? Cybersecurity and data security practices are now a workplace culture issue. Why is that? Because most cybersecurity threats come from employee actions. In the Dell End-User Security Survey, the results showed that many employees are likely to share confidential information without following…
An employer has a duty to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of alleged acts of harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, or when they receive a safety complaint. The duty to investigate exists even if a complainant requests that no investigation be undertaken. The duty to investigate exists whether the complaint…
Proper ergonomics is critical in today’s manufacturing industry. The result of continually exerting the same muscles or ligaments repeatedly over time can lead to long and drawn out claims. However, the number and severity of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) resulting from workplace overexertion, and their associated costs, can be substantially reduced…
As an employer you may already know that returning workers to a light-duty capacity can benefit your bottom-line. It can control the costs associated with Workers’ Compensation premiums and help maximize your Retro refunds – if you participate. Knowing who is eligible and how to recoup wages can be the…
Driver safety is integral in today’s world. Many Americans drive to and from work daily. On top of that, there is a large group of individuals that make this their occupation. Statistically, this line of work is one of, if not the most, dangerous line of work there is. The…
Our HR and Safety Toolkit, available to eligible Archbright members, has several resources to help you navigate the unchartered waters of the COVID-19 outbreak. If you haven’t accessed these already, we wanted to call your attention to them: Employer Response to Health Outbreaks KeyNote. This FAQ will help employers prepare…
Hello, As Governor Inslee enacts further statewide restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to reach out with an update on how we are adjusting our operations during this time. All of us at Archbright remain committed to doing whatever we can to help flatten the curve of this…
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