Issue 140 - October 2023
NEWS: WORTHY
November Workers’ Compensation Webinar – Labor Shortage Challenges and an Aging Workforce
Organizations are pulling out all the stops to attract and retain workers, including offering innovative benefits, remote work, and flexible scheduling. But the fact remains that most industries, especially those in labor-intensive markets, are still understaffed. With that comes people working beyond retirement age and short-tenured workers coming rapidly into positions. Injury prevention and mitigation can be particularly challenging with this shift in the workforce.
Additional factors that will be discussed include:
- The short-tenured and aging workforce is associated with increased injury frequency, leading to increased medical costs and lost time.
- Biopsychosocial factors play a powerful impact on claim complexity.
- The considerations to be made in the training practices of new employees.
- How wellness programs can be a great ally in controlling injury potential.
We look forward to having you join us on November 9. Authority members can register here. A recording will be available on the Authority’s website for those unavailable to attend the live webinar. For any questions, please contact Jeff Rush, workers’ compensation program manager.
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