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…

How to Protect Employees from Heat-Related Illnesses

As summer temperatures start to rise, so does the risk of your employees experiencing heat-related illness. In fact, recent research from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that thousands of employees become ill from work-related heat exposure every year. Despite these numbers, you can help protect your employees from heat-related illness this summer…

Managing Employees Who Struggle in the Remote Environment

As many organizations are adapting to newly remote teams, leaders are challenged with addressing the challenges of the remote environment. Remote work remains a relevant topic for employers, and it will continue post-coronavirus. Many managers find themselves tasked with effectively leading remote employees and helping their teams adapt to the virtual workplace.   Challenges of…

Insurance Considerations for Riots, Vandalism and Civil Unrest

Riots, vandalism and civil unrest create unique challenges for business owners, and can result in stolen, damaged or defaced goods and extensive property damage. Be Sure You’re Covered. The following forms of commercial insurance can provide protection in the event that your business suffers a loss related to riots, vandalism or civil unrest: First-party Property…