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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

Learn how you can secure your clients’ and your company’s sensitive information. Hackers and cyber criminals have made it their job to steal personal information from small businesses and large corporations alike.  This is why it’s so important to take the right security measures to safeguard all the personal information that your company handles.  PersonalRead more

Practice safe lifting techniques to reduce the chance of a workplace injury. Lifting and handling materials is common in the workplace, however more than 700 back injuries occur every day as a result of improper lifting practices.  In fact, back injuries account for over 25% of all lost-time injuries.  The best way to avoid thisRead more