Employee well-being refers to the overall state of employees’ physical, mental, social and financial health, which can often be influenced by various workplace dynamics. This art article provides more information on employee well-being and outlines several workplace well-being initiatives for employers to consider.

The NYS Department of Labor has computed the NYSAWW for calendar year 2021 to be $1,688.19.  This will result in a new Maximum Compensation Benefit rate of $1,125.46, effective for accidents as of 7/1/2022.  The current maximum comp rate is $1,063.05.  This will result in an increase to the weekly rate of $62.41.

Small businesses often don’t have an excess of resources to invest in attraction and retention efforts in today’s worker-friendly labor market. However, these smaller employers may have the agility to respond to the employment market with new strategies. This article highlights some attraction and retention tips for small businesses.

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel. Review the following article for more information on distracted driving and ways you can help prevent it.

Lifting is a common activity in the workplace, and it is often forgotten that there are proper techniques that need to be followed to avoid injury. In fact, lower back injuries are the most common work-related injury cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).