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How prepared are workers’ compensation systems for COVID-19?

Workers' Compensation Perspectives

The “Spanish Flu” pandemic of 1918 provided ample proof that a pandemic virus was a real risk to workers particularly in healthcare centres. Other influenza viruses have spread quickly around the world, often resulting in harm to workers particularly those in the medical field where close contact lead to transmission and illness.

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Employee Benefit: A Strategic Investment for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Empuls

Over a seven-year period (1998-2005), the stock prices of these companies enjoyed an impressive 14% annual increase, significantly outperforming the market average.   The never-ending disappearing act: where does your paycheck go?  Happy employees are more productive, engaged, and less likely to leave for another job.