As 2025 begins, manufacturing businesses must be mindful of the trends impacting the industry. Monitoring the latest developments and appropriately adjusting operations and risk management practices in response to them is crucial, as each significantly impacts the success and public perception of a business. Trends...
Healthcare staffing agencies play a crucial role in connecting medical facilities with qualified professionals. However, operating in this industry comes with unique challenges that, if not properly managed, can lead to financial losses, legal trouble, and reputational damage. Below, we outline the top risks healthcare...
An experience modification rating (EMR) provides a numeric factor for adjusting insurance premiums. An experience modification worksheet, often referred to as an experience rating worksheet or experience mod worksheet, is important in workers’ compensation insurance. When a company receives an experience rating, it is accompanied by...
Wage and hour claims are a common source of legal challenges for employers. With ever-evolving laws and regulations, employers must stay vigilant to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Even unintentional violations can lead to costly lawsuits, penalties, reputational damage and employee dissatisfaction. Implementing...
Barrow Group, a niche insurance broker offering comprehensive insurance solutions to the staffing industry, is proud to congratulate RPM Staffing Professionals, for earning the Platinum Safety Partner Award from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This prestigious award is presented to only 200 companies out of 78,000 policyholders...
If you are a safety officer, you understand the importance of investigating accidents or incidents thoroughly as soon as they occur. Investigating the cause of even minor accident will help identify the hazards so they can be eliminated thus helping to prevent a repeat occurrence....
Frostbite is a condition that occurs when the skin and its underlying tissues become frozen. This condition can lead to stinging, numbness, stiffness and blistering in the affected areas (usually your fingers, toes or face). In cold climates, everyone is susceptible to frostbite, especially workers...
Although physical safety is often emphasized in the construction industry, mental well-being is just as crucial to prioritize. In fact, the 2021 National Health Interview Survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 30.7% of the surveyed construction workers felt...
This 20-minute podcast takes a deep dive look into Ergonomics and OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative. It provides all the knowledge staffing agencies need to navigate this as a crucial part of workplace safety. The presentation was created using research and expert opinion from those in...
In 2024, the workers’ compensation insurance segment experienced another year of strong performance, continuing a decade-long profitability trend for insurers. Overall, workers’ compensation insurance has been a bright spot in recent years during an otherwise challenging market across various lines of insurance. New market entrants...