The Bulletin
As part of our commitment to uplifting local businesses, we’re sharing our decades of experience with you. Here, you’ll discover trending topics, notable regulatory updates, best practices, and much more.
Take a look at WorkSpring's survey updates for the month of April!
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One thing is for sure, everyone experiences stress, and April is National Stress Management Month!
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) play an important role for both employers and their injured employees. Not only do MCOs have an oversight function in the medical treatment and return-to-work process, but they are also responsible for the initial reporting of claims to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness considers March 16 – March 22nd as Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this time, Governor Mike DeWine encourages Ohio Businesses to prepare themselves for spring and summer weather hazards, including thunder, lighting, tornadoes and floods. Although we are past that date, I thought I would take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of developing a severe weather preparation plan.
In collaboration with Toledo Public Schools, LCDWD (Lucas County Department of Workforce Development) and OhioMeansJobs Lucas County are hosting a Youth Job Fair that will be held on April 23rd at the Glass City Center. The job fair presents an excellent opportunity for area employers to connect with hundreds of talented high school seniors eager to enter the workforce and is particularly valuable for those with entry level positions available.
We are thrilled to announce that we are moving to a new office in April, returning to downtown Toledo, where we first started 75 years ago.
The 2024-2025 National Wage & Salary Survey provides you with accurate market rates in different regions of the country that will assist you with operations in multiple regions, national recruiting, adjusting pay rates for relocated employees, and targeting localities for future business.
Another new year has begun, but how do we make meaningful changes, and THRIVE in 2025?
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The 2025 National Business Trends Survey is now available for download for free for all members. In total, 1024 organizations in ALL 50 states provided data.
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The holidays are exhausting! They can also wreak havoc on your immune system. While no single food is a magic cure, eating a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals can boost your immune system which can prevent illness and help you bounce back sooner when you do get sick.
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November (November 21st, 2024) be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life!
Grab your sweatpants and get ready to enjoy the stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and last but not least the turkey! But before you do, kick off Thanksgiving morning by sweating it out at a local Turkey Trot.
Managing a workers’ compensation program can be simplified by implementing a few standardized processes that will make it easier for you to minimize lost days, control your costs and maintain productivity in your business.
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With all the season’s focus on candy and treats, it can be easy to miss the healthy side of Halloween and the Fall season. Fall can be a great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather and enjoy all that the state of Ohio has to offer.
Companies can take a number of proactive steps to ensure that compliance issues do not arise from their use of temporary workers, beginning with documenting the specific responsibilities of both host employers and staffing agencies as they relate to OSHA compliance.
Results are in for the 2025 Paid Holiday Survey which highlights trends in paid holiday practices, scheduled shutdowns, floating holidays, and more from 155 regional member organizations.
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Pending EEOC Litigation under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the NLRB’s Current Position on “Stay or Pay” Agreements
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