Claims Made Versus Occurrence
You are a contractor working on a job site on an ordinary day. Suddenly, without warning, there is an accident and spillage of chemicals. It heads down the hillside for a pond or storm drain. Speedy action by you and other contractors on the job site contains it. Proper calls are made to the right governmental agencies.
How to Compete in Today’s Tight Labor Market
The 2023 labor market continues to tighten, creating challenges and opportunities for employers. Compensation is a key aspect of these dynamics. Mercer’s latest data reveals that pay increases this year are the highest since the 2008 financial crisis.
Improving Employee Satisfaction by Moving Beyond Workplace Flexibility and Hybrid Schedules
Workplace flexibility in the modern business landscape has evolved beyond mere hybrid schedules. A significant paradigm shift is occurring, with employees placing a premium on flexibility. Contrary to some corporate beliefs, this doesn't simply mean the capacity to work from home.
Mitigate Employee Recession Fears and Pandemic Effects by Boosting Employee Wellness
Even as the dust of the pandemic begins to settle, employers face an urgent challenge: enhancing employee wellness amid fears of recession and lingering effects of the pandemic.
June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. This month highlights efforts that can prevent injuries and death inside and outside the workplace, helps provide learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their safety pride and gives employees the opportunity to pledge they will work safely.
The Healthcare Affordability Gap: Employer Confidence Meets Employee Skepticism
The burden of paying for healthcare benefits has grown substantially for many employers. As the average expense for employee healthcare is projected by the Society for Human Resources Management to increase by 6.5 percent in 2023, surpassing $13,800 per employee, businesses of all sizes struggle to balance their budgets while ensuring their workforce remains healthy and productive.