Understanding and Reducing Workplace Harassment

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued guidance for preventing workplace harassment. Although the report was aimed at preventing harassment in the federal sector, the EEOC explicitly states that the practices detailed can also benefit private employers. Understanding Harassment Workplace harassment is a form of employment discrimination. It’s illegal under Title VII of…

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A New Era for Reserve Studies

Recognizing the need for revised guidelines, Community Associations Institute (CAI) released updated Reserve Study Standards in May to provide communities with an improved framework for effective reserve planning. Key changes and benefits offered by the latest standards include a particular emphasis on structural inspections and maintenance. About one year ago, a task force began reviewing existing…

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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for Aug. 20-26

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for Aug. 20-26, 2023. This annual event aims to emphasize the importance of ensuring sufficient brake systems in commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). Specifically, the event highlights the role that brake maintenance and efficiency plays in reducing brake-related CMV accidents on the road.…

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Hurricane Preparation and Safety Tips for Businesses

According to the Congressional Budget Office, hurricane and tropical storm damages account for approximately $9 billion in losses to commercial businesses each year. Research scientists at Colorado State University recently updated their projections, and are now expecting “above average” tropical cyclone activity during the Atlantic Hurricane Season (June 1 – Nov. 30.) Before a Hurricane…

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What If I Make Changes to My Property or Lifestyle?

WHAT IF GOOD STUFF HAPPENS? What If I Want To Rent My Home On Airbnb? Not every insurance provider will offer coverage if you decide to rent out your home or condo unit while you’re not using it. Call your insurance advisor to discuss the details. Short-term rentals might need an endorsement to your current…

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What If You Took a Chance?

Choose optimism. Cultivate change. Embrace challenge as an opportunity to innovate and try something new. And never be afraid to ask “What if?”  Here, we showcase business owners and nonprofit leaders who asked that question and pushed forward, recognizing risk yet protecting their dreams. Even in typical circumstances, it takes a brave person to buck…

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