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  Vocational retraining, or simply Voc (rhymes with yolk), begins when the employer is unable or unwilling to offer permanent work within the injured worker’s physical restrictions. The worker meets with a vocational consultant who reviews their work history, educational…

  Each year, our safety team crosses the state visiting hundreds of Approach clients. As a group, our clients have a strong focus and dedication to safety, but every once in a while one rises above and stands out as…

  Some claims for workplace injury or occupational disease are serious enough that surgery is needed. Others may involve a long recovery time for a variety of reasons. When either of these situations come up, the injured worker may be…

  How do you balance safety and efficiency? “Ask Approach” recently had the chance to talk with Steve Heist, safety director, about a variety of workplace safety topics. Here’s our first interview with Steve — look for more to come…

  We looked earlier this month at the challenges of hiring in such a tight labor market. Today, it’s time to look at the other end of employment, when it’s sometimes necessary to separate with an employee for performance reasons.…

  Some claims are challenging, but most are straightforward, especially when everyone is on the same page. Today, we’re taking a look at the Top 5 Ways to Keep Claims On-Track. These are the steps you can take — now…

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  Have you ever asked yourself how does “Kept on Salary” (KOS) save my company money? Or has management asked you to provide proof that KOS is the right thing to do?   You are not alone!   Employers who…