From Hiring to Healing: Best Practices in Workers' Comp

In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle interviews Kevin Ring, COO and lead workers' compensation analyst at the Institute of WorkComp Professionals. The discussion centers on strategies for developing effective workers' compensation (WC) programs and the critical role of human resources (HR) in fostering a culture of safety and employee well-being. Ring emphasizes the importance of proactive education, clear communication, and integrating safety culture into broader workplace values. He also outlines best practices, including conditional hiring protocols and post-offer medical evaluations, to mitigate risks and enhance program success. The conversation highlights how HR practitioners can align WC strategies with organizational goals, ultimately improving employee engagement, safety, and profitability. More information from Kevin Ring: IWCP's primary website is WorkCompProfessionals.com and the site for the program we've built specifically for employers is at LockedAndLoadedTraining.com.