A new OSHA rule requires certain companies with more than 100 employees to report more information about workplace injuries. Jordan Barab, a former OSHA official, notes that the rule will apply to "jobs that have been shown in the past to be more dangerous" and will require reporting of incidents that need more than first-aid treatment.

During the pandemic, 2.3 million mothers left the workforce due to an inability to obtain child care, and -- while the situation has improved -- it still is a problem today, Call Emmy CEO Arezou Zarafshan writes. "Intentionally fostering a mom-friendly workplace culture is a proactive step in supporting and retaining the invaluable contributions of working moms," asserts Zarafshan, who explains several ways companies can help working mothers.

Ashton Underdahl, author of "Leader Most Loved," offers six tips for managers who want to help team members develop their skills while building a team culture. Underdahl recommends short, scheduled 1:1 meetings to set goals with timelines, using objective data to determine progress and taking every opportunity to give recognition.

Transitioning to value-based care models offers many benefits to health insurers, patients, providers and employers, such as better health outcomes and reduced costs, but challenges remain in VBC adoption and some stakeholders have been slow to embrace VBC models, according to a white paper released by the Cigna Group. To improve VBC adoption, Cigna recommends health plans emphasize health and wellness behaviors when designing their benefits, guide employees to high-value services and health care providers, and promote keeping employees healthy through benefits-related programming and communication.

When people have disagreements in the workplace, the cause is often related to poor communication. Richard Birke of the JAMS Institute emphasizes the value of property training, including in active listening skills and the need to account for different personalities.

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