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Comfortably Safe, Not Numb
Minor ergonomic adjustments can make a major difference when it comes to workers’ comp claims.
 Occasionally, when conducting a loss control survey with a client, the question of ergonomics comes up. Someone is experiencing soreness or stiffness by the end of the day. I generally analyze their workstation or watch them work to see if I can determine the problem. In most cases their body position is to blame. I make some suggestions for repositioning or we rearrange their workstation, and I ask them to let me know if they continue to have the same symptoms over the next few days. Most of the time this resolves the issue. This is a practical example of ergonomics. [ more ]
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Bad Company
How high is your “human resource risk”?
Michael Vick, Senator Larry Craig, and Maurice “Hank” Greenberg are three names you don’t normally see in the same sentence. But they are all glowing examples of how the actions of an individual employee can affect an entire organization. [ more ]
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Ask Jan
Agency resource Jan Kearbey tackles your toughest agency management questions.
Dear Jan,
I’ve worked for the same agency for years, but recently I’ve taken on additional responsibilities. I need a raise in order for my salary to reflect my current contributions, but the idea of asking for one makes me extremely nervous. Any advice to make the process easier? [ more ]
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