Absence Management Blogs
Bridging Strategy and Technology: How Software Elevates Absence Management Best Practices
Introduction Effective absence management is not merely an administrative task; it is a strategic function that, when supported by the right technology, can improve productivity, employee satisfaction, and even your bottom line. We reviewed the challenges of...
Absenteeism: A Corporations Silent Killer
The Imperative of Absence Management Tracking: Why Many Companies Fall ShortAccording to the Conference Board of Canada, absenteeism is costing Canadian businesses $16.6 billion per year, yet only 46% of companies are actively tracking absences, and of those...
How to Leverage Technology to Reduce Workplace Absenteeism
Managing employee absences is always tricky, but with COVID-19, it can be even more daunting. We are excited to offer Workplace Medical's recently enhanced Absence Management software to our clients – an essential part of our broad range of services designed to...
Absence Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic
While the majority of people continue to practice the physical distancing and self-isolation that has been crucial over the past two months, how companies manage the absences of their employees has continued to evolve and adapt. We at WMC continue to monitor...
WSIB Introduces New Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has published its official Operational Policy on Cannabis for Medical Purposes. This policy issues clear guidelines about when the WSIB will pay for medical marijuana to treat workplace injury and illness. It also helps...
Absenteeism: The “Real” Costs
Absenteeism is one of the biggest killers of corporate profitability, costing Canadian companies over $16 billion per year. When companies think about saving money, and cutting costs from here and there, they often miss the huge issue of absenteeism, and...
Absence Management – How Our Advanced Software Tools Can Save You Money
Avoidable absences in Canada cost companies over $16 Billion per year. But many of these absences – and these costs – can be avoided, if you have the right tools. At Workplace Medical, we utilize a three-step process (Prevent – Respond – Return to Work) as well as a unique software solution (called ATOMS) to keep your employees safe and productive.
Is Your Organization Worried about The Wrong Virus?
Fever? Headache? Muscle aches? Many Canadians feel these symptoms in the coming months. This illness can’t be treated with antibiotics, will usually affect people for a week or more and will cost the Canadian economy billions of dollars.
New WSIB Stress-Claim Ruling Could Signal Big Changes For Employers
If you are an employer in Ontario and you are subject to the provisions of the WSIB, you should be aware that your employees may now have the ability to make a whole new class of claims, due to Decision 2157/09. For businesses, mental illness is estimated to cost the Canadian economy in excess of $50 billion dollars annually.
How To Prepare Your Workplace For The Ebola Threat
The Ebola virus is in the news and, if your workplace is like ours, your employees may be wondering what your company is doing about it. This would be a good time to review your disaster recovery plans and update it for medical disasters if it was not done during the SARS scare.