Benefits of Return to Work Programs

Injured employees cost US employers upwards of $161.5 billion in 2017, or about $1,100 per injured worker, and around $39,000 per medically consulted injury.[1] Moreover, the work-related injuries that occurred in 2017 resulted in 70 million days lost.2 
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Understanding OSHA Inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to provide a safe work environment for all employees. To maintain these regular standards, OSHA enforces compliance by conducting inspections. Employers, however, are generally unsure of what elements are covered in an OSHA inspection, the selection process, and how to prepare for an inspection. 
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Automating Standard HR Functions

An essential department in any growing organization is human resources. From hiring and onboarding to reporting and training, HR tasks are usually regarded as those that require manual processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy. But, as with other departments in your business, technology has made a lasting and impressionable impact. 
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How to Establish and Right-Size Salary Ranges

For every job, there is a salary range, and for every salary range, there are factors (both internal and external) that play into determining that rage. These days, there is also no shortage of online market data which employees can use to bolster their request for a pay increase, come review time. Job title, location, education, years of experience, number of direct reports, performance data, etc. are all data points used to calculate a projected annual salary. 
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