For small business owners, keeping employees safe at work is a major concern, according to a survey by EMPLOYERS, a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance and services.
The survey revealed that workplace safety risks were cited as the greatest worry for business owners, with 35% of survey respondents citing it as their primary concern. Other top concerns are professional liability risks (26%) and cyber security risks (25%).
“Small business owners realize they have to protect their most valuable assets—their employees,” said EMPLOYERS Chief Operating Officer Stephen V. Festa. “Employee injuries can carry a significant cost, not only in terms of medical and workers' compensation expenses, but also in terms of lost productivity and potentially lower workplace morale.”
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