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Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Points #2 and #3 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2004-06-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor discusses W. Edwards Deming's principles of "adopt the new philosophy" and "cease dependence on mass inspection," along with real-world examples.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Preemployment Screening and Workplace Violence Prevention

2004-06-01 | James N Madero

Dr. James Madero discusses how preemployment screening, such as background checks and drug testing, helps prevent workplace violence and costly hiring mistakes.

Environmental

Managing the Environmental Risk from Subcontractors

2004-05-01 | Jeff Slivka

Jeff Slivka and Mitch Cohen look at environmental risks posed by the many workers on the construction site and how to adequately manage these risks.

Design and Professional Liability

Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation

2004-04-01 | Kent Holland

Richard Zarandona and Kent Holland discuss the mold litigation explosion, defective construction as the alleged cause of mold growth, the health effects, and the need for standards.

Design and Professional Liability

Standards Needed for Mold Exposure, Testing, and Remediation

2004-04-01 | Kent Holland

Richard Zarandona and Kent Holland discuss the mold litigation explosion, defective construction as the alleged cause of mold growth, the health effects, and the need for standards.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming's Point #1 as Applied to the Insurance Industry

2004-03-01 | John Pryor

Create constancy of purpose for improvement of product and service. John Pryor discusses this W. Edwards Deming principle along with real-world examples.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Domestic Violence in the Workplace: A Continuing Danger

2004-03-01 | James N Madero

Domestic violence has been spilling over into the workplace at an alarming rate Dr James Madero discusses the national tragedy and provides a necessary response.

Continuous Performance Improvement

Deming Disciples—Our Industry's Real Leaders?

2004-02-01 | John Pryor

John Pryor examines the leadership principles espoused by W. Edwards Deming and their application for the insurance industry.

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Surety

ERISA Preemption and Claims for Employee Benefits

2004-01-01 | Marilyn Klinger

While prevailing California case law still holds that ERISA preempts an employee benefit trust fund action against a payment bond surety, this trend is waning. Marilyn Klinger explains._x000D_

Workplace Violence Prevention

A Workplace Violence Prevention Program—An Investment with a Great Yield

2003-09-01 | James N Madero

This summer, a number of preventable homicides occurred in American workplaces Dr James Madero offers compelling reasons for workplace violence prevention programs.

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