The Hidden Cost of Unused PTO: Why You Should Encourage Employees to Take Time Off
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.
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Not Confident in Retirement Savings
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.
Cyber Case Study: Hack at Steel Mill Causes Physical Damage
In late 2014, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) released a report detailing a disruptive cyber attack at an unnamed steel mill facility. The attack—which was deployed through a combination of social engineering tactics and malware— compromised several of the steel mill’s industrial control components. From there, equipment breakdowns and production outages ensued, resulting in extensive property destruction.
OSHA Penalty Schedule
An employer receives a written citation when it violates OSHA standards or regulations. The citation will describe the particular nature of the violation and will include a reference to the provision of the chapter, standard, rule, regulation or order the employer violated.
New Year, New Goals: The Benefits of a Safe Patient Handling Program
Because of age or incapacitation due to illness or injury, patients in health care settings often need help performing normal daily tasks like sitting up or walking. Helping patients with these tasks requires significant physical demands, putting employees in danger of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).
Winter Driving Tips for Truckers
One of the joys of the trucking business is the ability to travel across the country and experience the beauty of different roads from coast to coast. However, this also means you must prepare for various types of driving conditions.
6 Tips for Adding a Teen to Your Auto Policy
If your teen is approaching driving age, it may be time to start thinking about adding them to your auto insurance policy. Although this will likely increase your insurance premiums, it is typically cheaper than having your teen purchase an auto policy in their own name. Here are six tips to consider when adding a teen to your auto insurance policy.
6 Strategies for Reducing Your Winter Heating Bills
The frigid temperatures of winter can make it necessary to ask more of your home’s furnace and heating systems. However, these increased demands can quickly put a strain on your wallet through rising heating costs.
Wage Growth Starts to Lose Steam as Labor Market Cools
Compensation growth slowed slightly in the third quarter of the year, signaling that the white-hot labor market is cooling off.
Does Your Wellness Program Needs an Inclusion Check-Up?
Wellness programs aim to improve employee health and well-being. But many miss the mark on inclusivity, potentially doing more harm than good by alienating swaths of the workforce. Experts say now is the time for employers to take a hard look at their offerings to ensure programs nurture all employees.