School parking lots are one of the busiest and most high-risk areas on campus. With students, staff, parents, and buses all navigating the same space, the potential for accidents increases. Ensuring a well-organized, clearly marked, and secure parking lot is essential to protecting everyone on campus. By implementing smart safety measures, schools can minimize risks and create a safer environment for all.
Most employees feel good about their retirement savings, but rising day-to-day expenses can create enough stress to affect workplace productivity. To attract and retain top talent, employers should consider these financial challenges when updating benefits for 2025.
The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently released its annual enforcement report on the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). EBSA is an agency within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). According to EBSA, MHPAEA compliance remains one of its top enforcement priorities.
Identity thieves get information in a variety of ways, including: Stealing personal items such as a wallet, purse, laptop, personal digital assistant and mail.
The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
A troubling new study reveals that the majority of employees are not using all of their paid time off (PTO), costing them and their employers.
A new study reveals that many Americans feel anxious and uncertain when it comes to planning for their retirement years. With 46% of respondents reporting that they lack confidence in having enough money saved, employers have an opportunity to step up with more robust retirement benefits to attract and retain talent.
Many have been there staring at a workers’ compensation insurance proposal, overwhelmed by a premium so steep it feels like a punishment. The explanation seems simple: one big, catastrophic claim has thrown your experience modification factor (EMOD) into chaos, leaving you with an astronomical bill.
Workers’ compensation is a vital component of employee benefits for educational institutions. It provides coverage for workplace injuries or illnesses, ensuring that employees receive the medical care and support they need while protecting schools from costly lawsuits. For administrators, understanding how workers’ compensation works and tailoring it to the unique environment of schools is essential for maintaining a safe and supportive workplace.
To prevent injuries and illness as a result of winter weather, it’s important to learn about the causes, symptoms, and safety considerations to take so you are prepared to handle winter’s worst. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there is no exact temperature at which the environment becomes hazardous. Instead, factors such as low temperatures, wind speed, and wetness contribute to cold-induced injuries and illness.
