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Poorly-written job descriptions expose organizations to unnecessary risk

Consider these best practices to protect your company

December 1, 2022

Many companies are unaware of the vital role job descriptions play and are not managing them with the necessary care. Thankfully, controlling the process is possible when you adopt a few best practices for job descriptions.

Supreme Court rejects OSHA vax-or-test mandate

January 20, 2022

On January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated decision blocking OSHA's emergency temporary standard (ETS), which required employers with 100 or more employees to implement a COVID-19 vaccination or weekly testing policy, in addition to other requirements.

OSHA publishes detailed FAQ on COVID-19 best practices

July 15, 2020

On July 2, 2020, OSHA published an FAQ web page based on COVID-19 related inquiries that the agency received from the public.

10 actions every employer must take to ensure a safer reopening

National Safety Council, in coordination with the SAFER task force, releases comprehensive guidance and recommendations for employers to prioritize workplace safety post-quarantine

May 21, 2020

Reopening businesses and returning employees to traditional work environments post-quarantine will be the most nuanced and complex actions American employers will undertake in the coming months.

How will company health care offerings change in future?

Obesity will continue to contribute to rise in costs

March 28, 2013

It’s no secret that rising health care costs are putting the squeeze on U.S. employers. Despite this, a new survey by Aon Hewitt has found that 94 percent of them plan to continue offering health benefits to their workers – at least for the next three to five years.

Most workers would seek alternatives if health benefits are taxed

December 20, 2012

If Congress – in its quest to rein in the federal deficit – decides to tax workers’ health benefits, more than half of American workers would either switch to a less costly plan, shop around, or drop coverage, according to new research from the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Obama administration issues rule on employment-based wellness programs

November 26, 2012

The Obama administration is moving forward to implement provisions in the health care law, including one regarding employee wellness programs.

How employers can address diabetes problem

November 21, 2012

In recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) is providing tools and resources to help employers identify and respond to the impact of diabetes on worker health and productivity.

ACOEM campaign to help companies address chronic disease among workers

September 11, 2012

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) has announced a yearlong awareness-building campaign intended to help employers identify and respond to chronic diseases that commonly impact worker health and productivity.

U.S. Chamber releases Workplace Wellness toolkit for small, medium-sized businesses

April 6, 2012

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a new toolkit to help small and medium-sized employers plan, implement, and evaluate workplace health promotion programs.