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HR Insights: Preparing for the Fall and Winter Virus Season
Monday, October 30, 2023
Preparing for the Fall and Winter Virus Season - Fall and winter are when viruses that cause respiratory disease usually circulate more heavily. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial...
Know Your Insurance: Auto Liability
Thursday, October 26, 2023
Understanding Auto Liability Coverage - Auto insurance is one of the most frequently purchased types of coverage in the United States. However, while these policies may be common, they can still be complex and nuanced....
Work Comp Insights: Reading an Experience Modification Worksheet
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
How to Read an Experience Modification Worksheet - An experience modification worksheet, often referred to as an experience rating worksheet or experience mod worksheet, is important in workers’ compensation insurance....
Risk Insights: AI + Employment Decision
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- - Leveraging AI in Employment Decisions - Organizations are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in employment-related decisions. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, around 25% of...
Work Comp Insights: Interstate vs. Intrastate Experience Modification Rating
Monday, October 23, 2023
Interstate vs. Intrastate Experience Modification Rating - An experience modification rating (EMR) is a numerical indicator crucial in workers’ compensation insurance. It quantifies an employer’s workplace safety and...
Coverage Insights: Commercial Property
Thursday, October 19, 2023
- - Preventing Property Losses With Infrared Thermography - For commercial property owners and managers, protecting facilities and minimizing potential losses is of utmost importance. One invaluable resource is infrared...
Safety Matters: Driving Tips
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- - Safe Driving Tips - Safe driving is a crucial responsibility that impacts not only your well-being but also the safety of everyone on the road. It involves recognizing and mitigating common driving hazards, such as...
Think Well, Be Well: Sleep + Mental Health
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- - Sleep Matters for Mental Health - When you don’t get enough sleep, not only does it affect your physical health, but it also takes a toll on your mental health. In fact, mental health and sleep are so closely...
News Brief: EEOC Significantly Increased Discrimination Lawsuits in FY 2023
Monday, October 16, 2023
- - EEOC Significantly Increased Discrimination Lawsuits in FY 2023 - Preliminary data from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) showed that the agency filed 50% more employment discrimination...
Risk Insights: Board Orientation
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- - Best Practices for Board Orientation - The board of directors plays a vital role in maintaining the organizational structure of a company. This elected group oversees the organization’s activities and meets...
News Brief: U.S. Sets Record for Billion-dollar Weather and Climate Disasters in 2023
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
U.S. Sets Record for Billion-dollar Weather and Climate Disasters in 2023 - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently announced that the United States has already seen a record number of...
Cyber Update: MGM Cyberattack Emphasizes Need for Layered Defenses
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
MGM Cyberattack Emphasizes Need for Layered Defenses - The odds are stacked in favor of increasingly bold and sophisticated cybercriminals, as MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment learned this week,...
Live Well, Work Well - October 2023
Thursday, October 5, 2023
- - What to Know About This Year’s Flu Season - Influenza (flu) season lasts from October through May in the United States, with peak flu activity between December and March. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Mental Health Minute - October 2023
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- - How Can Grounding Techniques Help Manage Feelings? - Grounding is a practice that can help you manage experiences such as flashbacks, unwanted memories or negative emotions. These techniques involve focusing on the...