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…

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…

On the Menu: Restaurant Insurance

Deeley knows restaurants! Our Hospitality Insurance Team has decades of experience in all facets of the foodservice industry. We’ll work closely with you to understand your specific risks and concerns. Together, we’ll build the smartest, safest insurance package for your restaurant to protect your property, patrons and employees. Insurance Considerations for Restaurant Owners Restaurant owners…

2025 Commercial Auto Insurance Outlook

For much of the past decade, the commercial auto insurance market has been challenging for both insurers and insureds—a trend that’s expected to continue in 2025. Various factors have led to difficult market conditions, including widespread driver shortages, nuclear verdict concerns, inflation issues and distracted driving challenges. Altogether, these cost-driving trends have pushed claims frequency…

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Cheating on Employee Drug Tests Hits All-Time High

Employees tried to cheat on workplace drug tests six times more often in 2023 than they did in 2022, but even the cheating couldn’t lower detected use from the highest level of the last 20 years, according to the testing service Quest Diagnostics. The percentage of tested workers found to be using drugs remained at…