VWC Recognized as 2021 Top Workplace in Virginia

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[Richmond, VA]- The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is proud to announce its recognition as a 2021 Top Workplace in Virginia.

The accolade is the first of its kind for the Commission, which is recognized in the mid-size category, meaning 125-399 employees.

"This recognition is a remarkable achievement, considering that the results are based solely on voluntary, anonymous responses from Commission employees. We are pleased to have this kind of confirmation and know that our team feels their work is valued and our efforts to achieve a positive work culture and work life balance are being achieved." said Chairman R. Ferrell Newman.

Survey responses are acquired through a scientific employee survey process conducted by a third party and reported through the Richmond Times Dispatch. The full article can be read here.

The survey gathers responses regarding issues relating to the following:

  • Alignment: where the company is headed, its values, cooperation, effective meetings;
  • Coaching: managers care about concerns, are helpful, encourage employee development;
  • Connection: employees feel appreciated, work is meaningful, working at full potential, clued in to each other;
  • Engagement: productivity, retention and recruiting;
  • Leadership: confidence in company leaders;
  • Performance: execution, open-mindedness, innovation and clued-in leadership; and
  • The Basics: pay, benefits, flexibility, training and expectations.

About The Commission

The Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission (VWC), established in 1918, is an independent judicial and administrative state agency that oversees the workers’ compensation system for employees, employers, and insurers. VWC interprets and applies the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act and resolves claims through hearings and mediation.

The Commission is led by a Senior Leadership team consisting of three Commissioners, an Executive Director and a Chief Deputy Commissioner. Commissioners are selected by the General Assembly and serve six-year terms. Honorable R. Ferrell Newman, Honorable Wesley G. Marshall and Honorable Robert A. Rapaport currently serve as Commissioners. The Commissioners elect a Chairman to serve a three-year term. Commissioner Newman currently serves as Chairman. Ms. Evelyn McGill is the Commission’s Executive Director and Honorable James J. Szablewicz is the Commission’s Chief Deputy Commissioner.

An Oregon study, completed every other year, ranked Virginia as the tenth lowest cost system in the nation in 2018. Leading the way in electronic data and claims filing systems, in 2019 VWC processed over 48,000 claims and issued over 4,000 judicial opinions. VWC also administers the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, the Uninsured Employer’s Fund, and adjudicates claims under the Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, VWC operates regional offices in Bristol, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, Harrisonburg, Manassas and Fairfax.

For more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please email Charles Steepleton or call 877-664-2566.