When was the last time you had a real ‘heart-to-heart’ with your insurance agent or account manager? Even though it may have been a while, now is the perfect time to rekindle your relationship – it is the week of Valentine’s Day, after all! Can you truly say you understand what your i

Cyber security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for organizations to reassess their data protection practices at the start of each new year and make achievable cyber security resolutions to help

Cyber attacks affect the finances of every healthcare institution like no other. This development unmasks a truth that can’t be hidden by the healthcare industry—it has become a prime target of cyber attacks. The healthcare industry is facing a host of cyber security issues, which has

Business-risk assessments identify potential hazards and their consequences. Companies of all sizes use them to try to reduce business risks, create disaster recovery plans, and also purchase insurance for what they cannot completely control. Small businesses have an especially p

Heads up, California employers! A new law, SB 1343, has expanded sexual harassment training requirements in California, and there are action items for you: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Trainings that will include 3 hours of training for supervisors and 1 hour for other staff members. E

Prescription opioids are the number one workers’ compensation problem in terms of controlling the ultimate cost of indemnity losses. This comes from a recent Lockton Companies report that also states that there’s never been a more damaging impact on workers’ compensation claims than t

Home healthcare services represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S., as increasingly more individuals are looking to remain at home as they age and need assistance. In fact, today home healthcare is a $74.5 billion industry with 304,350 businesses serving individuals th

On average, it costs employers 33% of a worker’s annual salary to hire a new employee, according to a study by Work Institute. In today’s tight labor market, it’s essential that you’re doing everything possible to help your business retain and attract top talent. A huge component of t

Layoffs are an unfortunate reality for many businesses. Whether a layoff is planned or unplanned, a business can suffer major reputational harm or even be taken to court following a large-scale termination. In fact, it’s not unheard of for layoffs (and even just the threat of layoffs)