How to Document Be timely – don’t try to “build a case” after the fact; Stick to the facts; What you see or hear – what would be on a video tape; Include the full story; be accurate and specific; If handwritten, write legibly in ink; Sign and date all documents; Document consistently. Documentation Outline State the job performance problem – be specific. What is the problem? When did it first occur? How […]
Social Media, the means by which individuals may post personal messages, photos and videos to the web, has exploded as a means of electronic communication. Whereas this efficient, ever-present medium has magnified the concept of in the moment connectivity and communication, its impact on workplace policies as well as how organizations conduct business correspondence and advertising has becoming encompassing. The challenges that businesses experience with social media usage involve maintaining policies on what employees share […]
While doing research for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) I stumbled upon an article about workers’ compensation. As a Risk Manager my first love is naturally workers’ compensation so I eagerly dived into the Rand Corporation’s study entitled, The Impact of Health Care Reform on Workers’ Compensation Medical Care. In my experience, conventional wisdom among my peers in Risk Management is that employees with health insurance have lower workers’ compensation claim losses. I share this […]
By October 1st, 2013 health exchange notices are required by law to have been distributed to all employees. These notices to employees either explain the health insurance the employer provides or, if the employer does not offer coverage, refers employees to their state’s health insurance exchange to purchase insurance. Examples of employee notices are available – If you are a Cardinal client we will be assisting with this requirement. Getting a notice out to a large […]