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HR Insights : Preparing for the 2024 Election

Preparing for the 2024 Election - Federal, state and local elections are scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5, this year. Employers should be aware of the number of ways elections impact the workplace. For instance, some...

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Mental Health Minute: October 2024

World Mental Health Day: Take Action - World Mental Health Day, observed annually on Oct. 10, is a global initiative to raise awareness about mental health issues and mobilize efforts to support mental well-being....

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News Brief: Drug Test Cheating Surged in 2023

Drug Test Cheating Surged in 2023 - The rate of employees tampering with drug tests reached new highs in 2023, according to a report from health data analytics firm Quest Diagnostics. The percentage of tests that showed...

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Mental Health Minute: September 2024

Many Americans Remain Unfamiliar With 988 - The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) was launched nationwide in July 2022. The three-digit dialing code replaced the original 1-800 number to make it easier to...

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News Brief: CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 25-31

CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 25-31 - The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 25-31, 2024. This annual event aims to emphasize the importance...

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News Brief: Kia Recalls Over 450,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Kia Recalls Over 450,000 Vehicles Due to Fire Risk - Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to concerns that the front seats may catch on fire. The recall applies to model year 2020-2024 vehicles....

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Mental Health Minute: May 2024

Mental Health in America and How to Get Help - More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness-which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking-...

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News Brief: Vehicle Thefts Hit a New Record in 2023: NICB

Vehicle Thefts Hit a New Record in 2023: NICB - Vehicle thefts have steadily increased since 2019, rising about 1% in 2023 to 1,020,729 and setting a new record for stolen vehicles, according to new data from the...

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Understanding the Difference Between Mental Health and Mental Illness

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a national campaign designed to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health issues and mental illness are common....

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What to Know During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond

Your mental health includes how you think, feel and act, as well as your emotional and social well-being. Mental health can change over time, depending on factors like workload, stress and work-life balance. Mental...

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Coverage insights: The Basics of Property Insurance

Your livelihood is dependent on the survival of your business, so it is imperative that you protect it against any potential threat-big or small. For instance, a fire could destroy your business’s warehouse and the...

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How Employers Can Address Substance Misuse

The National Safety Council (NSC) found that 1 in 12 workers is dealing with an untreated “substance use disorder” (SUD). Even if employers don’t see it, which is more likely with remote and hybrid work arrangements,...

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Preventing Burnout During the 2022 Holiday Season

According to Microsoft research, nearly half of employees have reported that they are burnt out at work. The World Health Organization defines burnout as a syndrome resulting from workplace stress that has not been...

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize...

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month