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Why you should implement a wellness program at your assisted living facility. If you run an assisted living facility, you are probably looking for ways to improve the lives of both your residents and your staff members.  One great way to accomplish this goal is by implementing wellness programs that residents and employees can allRead more

How you can prepare for an OSHA inspection. If you have recently filed a workers compensation insurance claim, then it’s possible that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) may come to inspect your workplace.  But why is your business being investigated, and how can you handle a visit from OHSA?  Here’s what you need toRead more

How to encourage better work habits in your staff. As a business owner, you want operations to be as efficient as possible.  If you have noticed a dip in your productivity, then the problem may lie with your employees.  Fortunately, there are many ways to encourage better work habits in your staff.  Here are someRead more

Poor communication can affect a worker’s recovery and increase your insurance rates. If an employee gets injured while on the job, then you will have to file a workers compensation insurance claim.  Typically, the medical side of things is fairly straight-forward.  Based on the physician’s or surgeon’s report, the claims adjuster can evaluate the employee’sRead more

What to consider when deciding on a security system for your business. As a business owner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your property safe.  While having the right commercial property insurance is a good precaution to take, there are other ways that you can safeguard your building, supplies, inventory, equipment,Read more

Learn how you can make your workplace safer. Workplace injuries and illnesses can take a toll on your business.  Not only will these issues affect your productivity, but they will also lead to increased workers compensation insurance costs.  This is why it’s so important for business owners to take steps to improve the safety ofRead more

Upgrade your business’s cyber security this National Cyber Security Month. October is National Cyber Security Month and, as the name suggests, this month is dedicated to spreading awareness for all the risks that individuals and businesses face in this new, digital world.  Unfortunately, cyber attacks and data breaches are becoming more common than ever, andRead more

Here’s what employers and employees need to know about drug testing regulations. With the exception of highly regulated industries (such as military contracting and nuclear energy), federal laws do not specifically address drug testing in the workplace.  That being said, many states and local governments have their own laws and requirements.  In many cases, theseRead more