If one of your organization’s New Year’s resolutions was to increase training and engagement, VRSA is here for you. VRSA offers a variety of training options, including virtual engagements, in-person learning, and courses available through online educational platforms. VRSA Online …
Local government employers have not been immune to the great resignation. While, according to the Harvard Business Review, resignation rates are highest in the tech and health care industries, it is also highest among mid-career employees – impacting most employers. …
In accordance with the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) bylaws, we are notifying the membership of the annual election for the Members’ Supervisory Board to be held at the VRSA Annual Meeting on May 6, 2022, and soliciting nominations for …
Each quarter, the Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA) publishes the Gold Star List to show appreciation to members for their timely claims reporting. The list recognizes members that have had workers’ compensation claims during the previous quarter and reported them …
In 2021, public entities continued to face difficult challenges in a consistently changing landscape. Through uncertainty and change, VRSA has held firm. As the most financially sound self-insurance pool in the Commonwealth, VRSA has maintained stable rates and broad protections …
For law enforcement officers looking for new ways to spark community engagement, the Warrenton Police Department’s “See it in a Different Light” program may provide inspiration. The department has partnered with the Piedmont Dispute Resolution Center to offer an interactive …
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In 2020 The Town of Blacksburg requested VRSA Risk Management Grant funds for the purchase of six GoPro cameras to attach to public works equipment. The cameras are helping mitigate risk by providing content for staff micro-training sessions. VRSA Senior Safety Consultant Edward …
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Over the past 12 months, more than 23 VRSA members have experienced unscheduled inspections from Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) – yielding nearly $50,000 in initial citations and fines. Public utilities, trenching activities, water and wastewater treatment operations, capital …
By Dr. Robin H. Stacia, VRSA’s Inclusion Resident The business case for diversity and inclusion has established that an inclusive workforce at all organizational levels has a meaningful impact on the financial bottom line. The business case is clear – …
When involved in an incident involving an automobile, property damage or a workers’ compensation injury, it may become difficult to recall exactly what to do in the heat of the moment. VRSA has developed two “what to do” sheets following …
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