Ohio workers’ comp & experience modification rate
Ohio is one of a handful of states that has a state administered workers’ compensation system. The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), established in 1912, is the largest state-operated provider of workers’ compensation insurance in the United States.An employer’s experience modification rate (EMR), which is determined by the BWC, greatly impacts workers’ compensation premium that an employer pays. If you have a safe organization, with little to no workers’ compensation claims, you will have a better
Heat Stress & Illnesses
We are well into the dog days of summer! Many of us may be thinking that fall (and cooler weather) are right around the corner. However, it is important we stay mindful of the hazards from the heat during these last few months. There are ways we can combat heat illness but let’s first take a look at how the body uses its’ own mechanisms. Normal body temperature is around 98O F and to achieve that temperature the body responds in the following ways: Activating sweat glands. There are anywhere from
Negotiate for a Win With This Blueprint
Negotiation is a conversation with the end goal of obtaining an agreement. Whether you're buying your first home, leasing office space, or discussing the salary for a new job, having a clear strategy in place puts you at an advantage with regard to your opponent. Here are some tips for developing your winning plan.Have a Backup Strategy Negotiations can be contentious. A common assumption is that the person who holds firm and sticks to their position — whether it's the highest price, most extensive
Chief Clinical Officer hired at Third Street Family Health Services
Third Street Family Health Services hired a Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) who began work on Monday, January 10, 2021, at 600 West Third Street, Mansfield. Dr. Sheng Liu completed her family medicine residency at MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University. After graduation, she began her medical career with MetroHealth and practiced full-spectrum hospital-based family medicine, including outpatient treatment, inpatient care, obstetrics, and long-term care for 19 years. In addition to
Please welcome the newest member of our team - Jennifer Wagner!
We are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new Member Services Coordinator, Jennifer Wagner. A familiar face to many businesses in the Richland County area, Jennifer comes to us following a 31-year career as the Client Services Manager at MT Business Technologies. Jennifer has had a passion for building relationships as long as she can remember, and her understanding of commerce within our North Central Ohio community are helpful in her new role in member services. Jennifer uses that passion to
Group-Rating Safety Accountability Letter 2021
RE: Group-Rating Safety Accountability Dear Employer: Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies. Workplace safety is an important component of these programs. To succeed in accident prevention, we
Mind Body Align launches weekly global, virtual community mindfulness practice
Mansfield, Ohio (July 9, 2021) – Mind Body Align, the creators of mindful social emotional learning for schools, is launching Connect In, a free, global, 15 minute virtual community mindfulness practice on July 14, 2021. This inclusive experience will be ongoing, each Wednesday at 8:15 am EST via Live Zoom®. The link is on Mind Body Align’s website here. “We all crave community in a way that feels safe to each of us. These weekly experiences are for everyone, not just those who know us or are already a
Award-winning educator joins growing MBA team as SEL teacher and content creator
Mind Body Align (MBA) recently hired award-winning educator Caryl Church Jesseph as a Curriculum and Education Developer and Mindful Educator. An ODE licensed teacher for grades kindergarten through 12, Caryl taught for 15 years in public schools in Lake and Geauga counties, where she received multiple honors, including the Northeast Ohio Outstanding Art Educator Award. “Like all educators, our life’s work is to help students be successful in life,” said Julie Braumberger, Director of Education for MBA
