Search results for: “Workplace Safety”

  • Unlocking Potential: How Understanding Human Behavior Enhances Safety and Operational Success

    In today’s complex and rapidly evolving work environments, organizations need effective strategies to enhance safety, improve performance, and cultivate a culture of engagement and accountability. While many companies invest heavily in technology and systems to mitigate risk, one of the most powerful and sustainable approaches remains underutilized: applying the science of human behavior. Understanding why…

  • Building a Culture of Wellness and Safety

    It is not uncommon to hear that while many employers have both safety and wellness committees, they rarely interact with one another. Employees, managers, and leaders may inherently realize that there are benefits to combining safety and well-being efforts, and quite a bit of overlap, but they also may encounter difficulties when it comes to…

  • The Vital Role of Occupational Health Nurses in the Workplace

    When we think of nurses, we often envision compassionate caregivers in hospitals. However, this image overlooks a crucial segment of nursing professionals known as Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs). These registered nurses help prevent and manage work-related injuries and illnesses and play a vital role in promoting employee health and safety across the workplace.   According…

  • Family Restaurant Chain

    Business Issue A family restaurant chain was looking to partner with an insurance broker that could, among other things, help decrease workers’ compensation losses. Although the business had a dedicated team to manage safety and claims, frequent losses were impacting the experience mod, resulting in rising insurance premiums. After evaluating their options, the client selected…

  • Are Chronic Conditions Driving Up Your Workers’ Comp Spend?

    There is a direct correlation between employee well-being and workplace safety. Healthier employees tend to be safer, leading to fewer on-the-job accidents. However, the presence of chronic and often co-morbid conditions, such as diabetes, obesity, arthritis, asthma, hypertension, depression, and anxiety, can impact employees’ ability to perform their jobs safely and add significant complexity to…

  • McGriff National Webinar Series

    About the Webinar Series Webinars typically take place on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Each webinar lasts approximately 60 minutes. Registration links are provided below with each webinar; a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and one hour…

  • Guestroom Privacy and Key Control: From Policy Statement to Operational Imperative

    When it comes to liability in hotels, few issues rival the reputational damage and monetary losses stemming from failures in guestroom security and privacy protection. The infamous Erin Andrews v. Marriott case—resulting in a $55 million jury award to the Fox Sports reporter—remains a stark reminder of how critical these protections are.1 Such privacy violations…

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders: Posturing a Productive Work Environment

    As you’re reading this article, take a moment to think about your posture. Are you leaning forward at your desk, or have your neck craned over a phone? Are you sitting upright with your head forward? Or, are you noticing tension in your neck, and an ache in your lower back?   Compared to the…

  • Solar and Wireless

    Business Issue A business owner in the solar and wireless industry was looking for an insurance broker that could put them in a better position to bid on more jobs. Due to a higher than average number of claims, they were occasionally prevented from doing so. After meeting with a McGriff team, the business owner…

  • How Trade Credit Insurance Protects a Company’s Assets, Unlocks New Markets

    Accounts receivable are critical to a company’s balance sheet, directly affecting cash flow and profitability. Yet while most companies insure against property loss, liability, and other unpredictable, high-exposure events, their most valuable asset is open to loss. There is a safer way to do business: trade credit insurance. Trade credit insurance protects businesses from the…