The holiday season is upon us and for many, this can be stressful. Experian data indicates that Americans experience more financial stress during the holiday season. Financial stress is the No. 1 source. Worry about how to pay a large or medical bill is a major factor. For employers, workforce stress directly impacts the bottom line. In fact, studies indicate that 70% of workers experience stress related to their health, jobs and finances, and they spend an estimated five hours a week … [Read more...] about Relieving Workforce Stress Through Voluntary Medical Benefits
Linda Mast
Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims
According to a recent study reported by Property & Casualty 360 that was conducted by Lieberman Research Worldwide, 42% of companies that provide their employees access to voluntary accident and disability insurance saw a reduction in their Workers’ Compensation claims. Reduction of Workers’ Compensation claims is an important goal for business owners and their risk management team. In fact, reducing Workers’ Compensation claims is most likely among risk managers’ top priorities. Since … [Read more...] about Reducing Workers’ Compensation Claims