The Pandemic & The Plan

Addressing the What-Ifs Creating A Comprehensive Business Continuity Plan Prior To The Pandemic Made Adapting Easier A pandemic? That rarely happens. What are the chances? When Deeley Insurance Group sat down in 2017 to create a business continuity plan, they started with a boilerplate guide for dealing with interruptions like power outages and natural disasters.…

Recruiting Post-Coronavirus

While unemployment rates remain high, many employers may find themselves struggling to connect with the right candidates. Current Employment Market According to the Society for Human Resource Management, job seekers in the post-coronavirus employment market are prioritizing safety in the workplace and looking for stability with career-oriented opportunities rather than short-term employment. Employers may want…

Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As a leader, now is the time to take ownership in promoting cybersecurity with your employees: “If you connect it, protect it.” It’s crucial for businesses to stay cyber-secure in order to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy. “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” Establish policies…

Conducting Workplace Health and Safety Incident Investigations

When workplace health and safety incidents happen, it’s important to respond appropriately. Investigating allows employers to identify potential health and safety failings that led to the incident and make necessary workplace adjustments to help prevent future incidents. Workplace health and safety incidents are defined as either: A workplace condition or event that resulted in an…

Insurance Checkup: Do You Have The Right Coverage?

Your customers shape your business, and in order to survive our rapidly changing economy, you’ll want to respond to their evolving preferences. For instance, because of COVID-19, more people are relying on the internet to buy items. In fact, 32% of Americans have ordered food online from local restaurants. This means certain businesses can benefit from adding…

Cyber Risks & Liabilities: What You Need to Know

What Does Cyber Insurance Cover? Across industry lines, organizations have become increasingly reliant on workplace technology to conduct key business operations. Whether it be for communication purposes, e-commerce, or data collection and storage, continued technological advancements have helped streamline a variety of organizational processes. Nevertheless, utilizing such technology and digital practices within your workplace carries…

7 Ways Small Business Owners Can Take Care of Their Mental Health

Psychological studies have shown that social isolation, especially during quarantines, can negatively affect people’s mental health. With all this in mind, it’s never been more important for small business owners to look after their own mental health. However your business is faring during the pandemic, now is a good time to re-evaluate your personal and work habits…