Well, the year 2025 has dawned upon us. I actually wanted a fancier way to say that, something more formal to ring in the new year. However, my feeble mind struggled with the task, so I asked one of my AI assistants to provide me with a cleverer way to phrase that opening line. It came up with: “Verily, the celestial chronometer has unfurled its majestic scroll to reveal that…
A Free Webinar - January 22, 2025 @ 1:00PM Eastern This one-hour webinar will explore the benefits of Return-to-Work (RTW) programs for all disability types, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive approach that aligns with federal and state regulations. Participants will learn how RTW programs can enhance outcomes for injured workers, improve organizational efficiency, and reduce long-term claim costs. The session will cover best practices, case studies, and strategies for…
Episode 1 - Straight Outta Workers’ Comp Podcast * Production Note: This podcast series was originally scheduled to be launched in Mid-January 2025. Recent events have accelerated this release for reasons of timeliness and relevancy. There are some references to a later launch within the recording. The decision to launch early was made following the recording of this program. Bob WilsonStuart ColburnMark Pew The first, or premiere, episode of "Straight…
Episode 1 - Straight Outta Workers' Comp Podcast * Production Note: This podcast series was originally scheduled to be launched in Mid-January 2025. Recent events have accelerated this release for reasons of timeliness and relevancy. There are some references to a later launch within the recording. The decision to launch early was made following the recording of this program. Bob WilsonStuart ColburnMark Pew The first, or premiere, episode of "Straight…
In a tragic incident this week, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down while entering a hotel for an investor’s conference in New York City. While (as of this writing) the suspect has not yet been apprehended and the motive remains unknown, undoubtedly, many in this country, myself included, reached an immediate conclusion. Disgruntled policyholder. Or someone otherwise who felt severely affected by a denied or delayed health care claim. Some…
A Free WebinarWednesday, January 8, 2025 @ 12:00 PM Eastern Straight from their very successful "60 tips" session at the National Workers' Compensation Conference in Las Vegas, this panel of esteemed jurists (and Bob) will cover a variety of important topics in the industry - providing view's from the bench within various jurisdictions. Register Today!Seats are limited. Presenters Include: Moderator Stuart Colburn, Shareholder at Downs & Stanford, P.C. Judge David Langham, Deputy Chief Judge of…
In the bustling world of workers’ compensation, where policies and procedures often overshadow the human element, it’s easy to forget the real lives impacted by workplace injuries. Enter Kids’ Chance Awareness Week, a beacon of hope and a reminder that behind every claim number lies a family, and often, children whose futures hang in the balance. Scheduled for November 18-22, 2024, Kids’ Chance Awareness Week is more than just a…
Poor Gen Z. Everybody seems to pick on them. It is, I suppose, a rite of passage of some sort. Every generation is generally critical of the ones that follow it. And as I wrote last week, Gen Z has four other opinionated and domineering generations before it in the workplace. And one of those generations, the Boomers like me, actually know what we are talking about. Those Gen Z sissy pants…
The story you are about to read is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. And in some cases, the stupid. Really stupid. It’s a shame I can’t change my own name, as it would have protected me on numerous occasions of idiocy. But that is a different story, I suppose. I received a call recently from a friend who is a high-level executive of a fairly…
Free Webinar - October 29, 2024 @ 1:00 PM Eastern In this insightful fireside chat, experts will delve into the critical role of connection and communication in the worker's compensation field, emphasizing how subconscious fears can significantly impact the recovery and healing process for injured workers. Join Lt. Col (Ret.) Scott Mann, US Army and Debra Livingston, CEO & Founder of ReEmployAbility, as they discuss how paramount connection is to…
