As another year has kicked off, employers have many areas of focus regarding their benefit programs. It can also be challenging to achieve all goals in a single year, so decision-makers must prioritize their efforts based on their unique circumstances.
Backing up a vehicle, whether it is a heavy dump truck or a small automobile, can be a difficult task with a lot of dangers involved. In fact, many accidents occur when vehicles are backing up at only 5 mph. This can be due to blind spots, poor planning or lack of skill. Fortunately, these dangers can be minimized by following proper precautions. Review this guidance for best practices on safely backing up vehicles at the construction site.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the typical American family spends over $1,386 a year on home utility bills, and a large portion of that energy is wasted. Not to fear: there are several things you can do each month to conserve energy and reduce the strain on your wallet.
The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel. Review the following article for more information on distracted driving and ways you can help prevent it.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently withdrew a 2021 tipped-wage rule vacated by a federal appeals court in August 2024, officially reinstating the pre-2021 regulation for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
While no one knows what 2025 will bring from an economic point of view and there are several factors that are beyond the control of organizations, they can implement various strategies to man- age a major expense, namely healthcare.
Compensation budgets are holding steady for 2025, even as concerns over talent attraction and retention ease. Employers plan to allocate similar salary increases as in 2024, according to expert projections.
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.
Identity thieves get information in a variety of ways, including: Stealing personal items such as a wallet, purse, laptop, personal digital assistant and mail.
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.
