February 2, 2024
Opioids and workers' compensation: Why employers should careOpioid painkiller misuse not only threatens the general well-being of employees, but can create on-the-job safety risks and inhibit recovery and return-to-work.
January 26, 2024
Nine expert tips that can lower your workers’ compensation costsEmployers have some control over workers’ compensation premiums. Here are our best tips for controlling your losses, and as a result, your premiums.
January 23, 2024
What employers should know about marijuana safety and impairment policiesAn employer's legal marijuana safety and impairment policy options may depend on the level of operations the company has with the federal government.
January 23, 2024
Can you screen job applicants for prior workers' compensation claims?Asking job candidates about past work injuries, disabilities or medical histories isn't appropriate under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or state laws.
January 23, 2024
Why employee happiness is so importantThe numerous benefits of a positive workplace make a compelling case for building a supportive, affirming work environment where employee happiness is valued.
January 23, 2024
De-escalation tactics can prevent violence in the workplaceEmployees in a variety of occupations can find themselves in situations with the potential to become violent at work. De-escalation tactics can be used to defuse volatile situations so they don’t reach the point of violence.
January 23, 2024
Join us for the 2024 SFM Foundation golf eventsRegistration is now open for the SFM Foundation 2024 Minnesota and Iowa golf fundraisers. The Minnesota golf event is scheduled for Monday, June 10, at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury, and the Iowa event is set for Monday, May 20, at Hyperion Golf Club in Johnston.
January 16, 2024
Letter from the President: Following a tough actKey takeaways and highlights from 2023 at SFM from President & CEO Terry Miller.
January 16, 2024
SFM continues growth outside of MinnesotaSFM is diversifying and expanding its footprint in the realm of workers’ compensation insurance.
January 16, 2024
Webinar recordings: foundations of hiring and onboarding, more educational videosSFM recently hosted another educational webinar for our policyholders and agents on hiring and onboarding, which is available to view on our website.
