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Unraveling the Impact of Climate Change on Workers’ Compensation
Unraveling the Impact of Climate Change on Workers’ Compensation

Phoenix, AZ - Earlier this year, the Workers' Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) hosted a seminal conference that provided a platform for an enlightening discussion on an increasingly intricate issue: the intersection of climate change and […]
Workers’ Compensation Symposium Highlights Duties and Obligations of Case Managers
Workers’ Compensation Symposium Highlights Duties and Obligations of Case Managers

Des Moines, IA - On June 23, 2023, industry professionals gathered at the 61st Annual Iowa Workers' Compensation Symposium to delve into the critical responsibilities of case managers in workers' compensation cases. The event, held […]
Revolutionizing Culture in the WC Industry: Embracing a People-Centric Paradigm
Revolutionizing Culture in the WC Industry: Embracing a People-Centric Paradigm

In the dynamic landscape of the workers' compensation industry, the focus is shifting towards building people-centric cultures that prioritize the well-being of employees and injured workers. This transformative approach, something many of us have been […]
Exploring the Impact of Cannabis on Workplace Policies and Safety at the 61st Annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium (Part Two of Two)
Exploring the Impact of Cannabis on Workplace Policies and Safety at the 61st Annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium (Part Two of Two)

Understanding the Implications and Balancing Employer Concerns Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In the second part of the session titled "High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace" at the 61st Annual Workers' Compensation Symposium, Terri Davis, […]
High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace Explored at the 61st Annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium in Iowa (Part One of Two)
High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace Explored at the 61st Annual Workers’ Compensation Symposium in Iowa (Part One of Two)

Des Moines, Iowa - The 61st Annual Workers' Compensation Symposium in Iowa delved into the evolving landscape of cannabis in the workplace during a session titled "High Society: Cannabis in the Workplace." The symposium on […]
Controversial Changes to Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation Law Leave Injured Workers in Cold
Controversial Changes to Iowa’s Workers’ Compensation Law Leave Injured Workers in Cold

Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) - In a thought-provoking session at the 61st Annual Iowa Workers' Compensation Symposium, Abbie Steuhm, a distinguished Bill Riley Scholarship recipient, shed light on the far-reaching consequences of the 2017 changes […]
Southwest Airlines Webinar Explores Building People-Centric Cultures
Southwest Airlines Webinar Explores Building People-Centric Cultures

Sarasota, FL (WorkersCompensation.com) -- In a highly anticipated webinar titled "Humankind: Building People-Centric Cultures," hosted by Southwest Airlines, a panel of esteemed leaders shared their valuable insights on the crucial aspects of developing work cultures […]
Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation Offers Insightful Updates at the 61st Annual Symposium
Iowa Division of Workers’ Compensation Offers Insightful Updates at the 61st Annual Symposium

Des Moines, IA (WorkersCompensation.com) – The 61st Annual Iowa Workers' Compensation Symposium held its highly anticipated Agency Update session on June 22, 2023. Iowa Workers' Compensation Commissioner Joseph S. Cortese II provided attendees an engaging […]