WCB Cost Relief 101
WCB cost relief reduces employer premiums It’s a fact that most employers don’t bother disputing WCB entitlement decisions. Not exactly a surprise really. Anyone who’s been down that road knows that challenging a decision can be a time-consuming headache. That said, when you fold your hand too soon and walk away, you’re quite likely leaving […]
Fred Fiction: Construction Manager
Newly compensable psychological injuries are having a tremendous impact on companies across Alberta. The consequences of these complex claims, particularly in the construction sector, cannot be overstated. Historically speaking, the WCB and judicial system imposed high thresholds for claims of mental injuries sustained in the workplace. It was thought that, given the subjective nature of […]
Stephen King’s Comeback
It’s been said that meaningful work is the best form of therapy. Indeed a swift return to work following an illness or injury is crucial on so many levels. Stuck at home, people are far more likely to become sedentary, the lack of activity and boredom often leading to overeating and excess kilos. Feelings of […]
Dangerous Liaisons at Work
According to a recent survey produced by job site Vault.com, 58% of employees have engaged in a romantic relationship with a colleague. And 72% of them would do it again if opportunity knocked. 29% of respondents admitted to cheating on their partner with a colleague at work, while a surprising 44% of employees have known […]
Femme Fatale
Believe it or not, awards for damages caused by mental injuries at work have increased 700% in recent years. If you’re thinking this trend is being driven by traumatic PTSD claims filed by first responders, you get an A for effort, but you’d be wrong. In fact, it’s depression, anxiety, and burnout that lead the […]
The curious case of Ima Shyster
The curious case of Ima Shyster According to the FBI, approximately 1 person in 100 is psychopathic. Thought I’d share that little factoid to really brighten your day. The American Psychiatric Association paints a slightly darker picture, pegging the incidence of psychopathy at 3%. Carl Jung, famous psychologist, stated that “for every manifest case of insanity […]
The High Life
Are you protecting your top performers from burnout? High Performers are prime movers in every company, delivering 400% more productivity than average performers. But due to their eagerness and ability to excel, the company ‘rock stars’ are often pressured to take on unsustainable workloads which leave them more susceptible to burnout. These Type A’s often […]
Jack Welch: Elevate HR to Power Position
Jack Welch: ‘Elevate HR to a Position of Power’ Why is it that HR rarely gets the respect it deserves? Is it because HR is perceived merely as messengers delivering other people’s decisions? Or is there a perception that the HR function is irrelevant to revenue generation, cost control, or risk mitigation, as if HR […]
EBITDA: Low-Hanging Fruit
Business leaders across Alberta wrack their brains on a daily basis, struggling to answer the $64 question: How to generate profit growth in a crappy economy? Let’s not pretend there’s an easy answer. The majority of companies in Alberta already run lean. They’ve let people go, cut costs to the bone, rationalized every asset, and […]
Psyching-out Employers
Having attended WCB’s newly-developed seminar entitled ‘Psychological Injuries in the Workplace’, thought I’d take the liberty of sharing a few of the more pertinent take-aways. This particular seminar was a focus-test of sorts, the first of its kind, and so the excellent WCB presenters were still working out the kinks and soliciting feedback for […]