Before Winter Break: School Building Security and Shutdown
Winter break can leave school buildings unoccupied for days or weeks. With fewer people on site, concerns such as unauthorized entry, water leaks, frozen pipes, equipment failures, and fire hazards may be harder to [...]
New Federal Guidance Tightens Rules on Virtual Care Networks and Mental Health Parity
Federal agencies have issued new guidance that directly affects how employers manage virtual care networks and mental health parity compliance heading into 2027. The Departments of Labor, Treasury, and HHS are sharpening their focus on whether plans provide meaningful access to mental health services — and virtual care is now a central part of that evaluation.
Financial Wellness as a Core Benefit: Helping Employees Navigate Inflation and Debt
Financial stress has become one of the biggest drivers of employee burnout, absenteeism, and mental health claims. Inflation may have slowed, but prices remain high, and many employees are carrying record levels of credit card debt, medical debt, and student loans. For employers, financial wellness is no longer a “nice extra” — it’s a core benefit that supports productivity, retention, and overall wellbeing.
Employee Benefits Compliance: What’s Changing in 2027
As 2026 draws to a close, several upcoming changes to federal employee benefits requirements are worth highlighting. Updated Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions, increased health plan limits and new price-transparency rules will affect plan design, employee contributions and administrative responsibilities in 2027.
Winter Driving Safety for Commercial Fleets
Snow, ice, freezing temperatures and reduced visibility create serious challenges for tractor-trailer drivers. Large trucks require extra stopping distance and maneuvering room, and slippery roads increase the risk of skids and jackknifes. Preparing equipment and adjusting driving practices can help fleets reduce winter crash risks.
Preventing Struck-By Incidents From Dropped Objects
Dropped tools, materials and other objects can cause serious struck-by injuries when they fall from elevated work areas. Workers can be exposed to these hazards when working on scaffolds, ladders, roofs, platforms and other elevated surfaces. Taking a few simple precautions can help prevent objects from falling and protect individuals below. Follow these tips to keep tools and materials secure and reduce the risk of struck-by incidents.