Best Practices for Preparing for Immigration Raids

The federal government has recently increased its immigration enforcement efforts. This trend will likely continue in the foreseeable future, increasing employers’ potential risk of being subject to worksite enforcement action. These enforcement actions disrupt an employer’s business operations and carry consequences, including civil and criminal penalties. Establishing best practices to prepare for these enforcement actions…

CVSA Announces 2025 International Roadcheck Emphasis

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently announced that this year’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15, 2025. The International Roadcheck is an annual three-day enforcement initiative that emphasizes the importance of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and driver safety through a blitz of high-visibility roadside inspections across North America. As this campaign approaches, it’s…

Trucking Industry Trends to Watch

The trucking sector plays an integral role in the overall economy by moving mass amounts of freight and supporting supply chains across industry lines. In recent years, this sector has continued to fuel economic growth. Nevertheless, there are still some potential risks that, left unmanaged, may threaten the sector’s stability moving forward. As such, trucking…

Recent Rise in Cargo Theft

A new report released by multinational data analytics company Verisk revealed that a record-setting 3,625 cargo theft incidents occurred across North America in 2024, reaching nearly $455 million in valued losses. Key Findings The Verisk report confirmed that cargo theft frequency jumped by 27% in 2024. Among these incidents, the most targeted states were California,…

Construction Industry Trends – Spring 2025

Several trends look to impact the construction industry in 2025. As such, construction business leaders should monitor these developments and adjust their risk management programs accordingly. Trends to watch include: Economic Headwinds While the overall inflation rate has cooled from its recent highs, it continues to influence a range of costs in the construction industry.…

The 4 Major Construction Hazards

Construction workers encounter several significant risks while on the job. However, four particular risks—falls, struck-by hazards, caught-in/caught-between hazards, and electrocutions—are the most common incidents that lead to fatalities. In fact, these risks are referred to as the “focus four” or the “fatal four.” To address these risks, employers must be aware of them and implement…

Overcoming HR Distrust

HR performs several functions that are necessary for small businesses including employee recruitment, onboarding, training, payroll and benefits, compliance and employee relations. Despite the value that HR professionals provide to employees, many small businesses find it difficult to maintain these teams’ credibility among workers. A report from Secure Data Recovery found that more than a…

5 Cost-Cutting Tips for Small Businesses

Reducing expenses may be essential for any organization, but it’s especially important for small businesses since they typically have fewer resources than larger employers. Instead of cutting costs randomly or conducting unnecessary layoffs, successful organizations tend to optimize their resources strategically. Savvy small businesses can identify areas to reduce expenses without compromising productivity or future…

Lithium-Ion Batteries May Cause Fire Hazard

The number of fires stemming from the lithium-ion batteries commonly found in electronic bikes (e-bikes) is rapidly rising, according to the National Fire Protection Association. In 2022, at least 19 people died in the United States because of fires or overheating incidents related to battery-powered products. In New York City alone, the batteries caused 216…