Blog Archives

• Is Your Harassment Prevention Training Working?

  Posted on March 12, 2019

  How do you measure the efficacy of your harassment prevention initiatives? Ask your employees! Read this article for 5 key benefits to conducting a workplace climate survey.

• Employment Risks to Watch in 2019

  Posted on March 12, 2019

  Helping clients navigate the employment risks related to issues like sexual harassment, legalized marijuana, equal pay, and time off issues creates opportunities for agents! Read the full article to learn more.

• Ask the Experts: Coordinating Health Benefits with Military Coverage

  Posted on March 12, 2019

  If you’ve ever been asked how your company’s health coverage coordinates with military benefits, then you’ll want to read the latest “Ask the Experts” post.    

• CMS Disclosure Requirement for Employer Health Plans

  Posted on February 27, 2019

  If you offer health coverage to employees or your group health plan covers outpatient prescription drugs, federal law requires you to complete an online disclosure form every year with information about your plan’s drug coverage. For calendar-year plans, the deadline is March 1st. Read this post to learn more.

• March Madness 2019: The Ball is in Your Court

  Posted on February 27, 2019

  March Madness is almost here! While this annual event can impact productivity, employers may find that the positive effects it has on team engagement and camaraderie outweigh any negatives. Read the article to consider these facts from both sides of the coin.

• You Can Reduce the Risk of Workplace Violence

  Posted on February 27, 2019

  After the recent factory shooting in Illinois, many of us are thinking about workplace safety. A well-written and implemented workplace violence prevention policy can reduce the incidence of workplace violence. Read the full post to learn more.

• The Right Information at the Right Time

  Posted on January 29, 2019

  Paying attention to the right information at the right time and setting the rest aside – knowing what you need to know – is essential to anticipating and understanding risk. Read the post for more on managing information and its implications on risk management.

• The Big-Picture View of Risk

  Posted on January 29, 2019

  It’s easy to fall into the trap of checking boxes when it comes to compliance. This great article highlights how engagement and compliance can work together.

• Government Shutdown Update: E-Verify and E-Verify Services Unavailable

  Posted on December 30, 2018

  On December 22, 2018 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted notice that due to the lapse in federal funding the E-Verify website will not be actively managed and will not be updated until funding resumes. Read the full post to learn more.

• Employers’ New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Ways to Update Your Employee Handbook

  Posted on December 30, 2018

  How long has it been since your organization updated its employee handbook? This article highlights five evolving areas employers can focus on now to start the quickly-approaching new year off on the right foot.