Despite significant advances in workplace safety and regulation that have emerged over the last several decades, employee injuries remain a persistent problem for many companies in the United States and elsewhere. In addition to costing billions of dollars in terms of lost productivity, employee injuries are also a disruptive problem in the lives of families, prompting instability, uncertainty, and financial hardship. Experts agree that managers and supervisors can help reduce the risk of employee injuries and limit their company's financial vulnerability by implementing just a few simple changes in the workplace. Most significantly, although instances of fraud have been documented, the vast majority of workers' compensation claims have been found to have some basis in fact. In order to maintain morale and good will among their staff, it is recommended that companies adopt a more sympathetic approach to the claims management process. In addition to trying to reduce workers' compensation claims, experts suggest focusing more time and resources on workplace safety issues, as well.