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What Are Walkway & Floor Audits and How Can They Help You?
A loss analysis of Society Insurance claims determined that slip and fall accidents on a level surface are Society’s number one source of loss for our Workers Compensation and General Liability customers. The National Floor Safety Institute estimates that over 3 million food service employees and...
How Much Insurance Do You Need for Your Business?
When business owners look to purchase business insurance, they often ask, “how much insurance do I need?” When people ask this question, they’re typically looking for answers to three different questions, including: What types of insurance do I need?What should my insurance coverage limits be?How...
What To Know About Baffle Filters in Your Commercial Kitchen
Did you know that grease-producing kitchen cooking appliances must have UL-listed baffle filters above them to capture grease laden vapors and to prevent flames and other flammable debris from entering the duct work? These baffle filters can be made of 3 different types of metal: stainless steel,...
Seven Essential Questions to Ask An Insurance Agent
Every industry comes with its own unique set of challenges when it comes to insurance, and the food industry is no exception. Each restaurant is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all insurance solution. While it’s certainly possible to work with an agent who’s either a friend or family...
Five Examples of How to Start a Continuing Education Program
Continuing education (CE) comes in many different forms, depending on the industry. But one thing that doesn’t change from industry to industry are the benefits of implementing it in your organization. Continuing education can improve employee’s skills in their current role or help them gain new...
5 Meaningful Benefits to Attract Quality Employees
It’s no secret that the role benefits play in attracting quality employees is growing. Benefits are now viewed as equally important as salary in today’s world. In the past, salary had been highlighted as the key component of an individual's job. Benefits are vital for the recruitment portion of...
HOW TO PREVENT CRIMES IN RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Restaurants and bars are often targets for robbery, burglary and theft. These businesses can accumulate a large amount of cash during daily operations, which make them attractive targets for criminal activity. With late hours and lots of people moving in and out of the building, restaurants and...
Why You Should Inspect Your Restaurant’s Seating
Ensuring your restaurant seating is solid and safe is an often overlooked aspect of owning a business. Learn how to avoid customer injury here! Why You Should Inspect Your Restaurant's Seating The Wisconsin-born American architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the S.C. Johnson administrative...
Five of the Most Common Workplace Injuries for Young Workers
Young or newly hired employees are getting injured more often than older, more experienced employees. Workers from the ages of 16-24 had a higher risk of injury or illness than any other age group, often as a result of the many hazards that are present in their workplace. Some of these hazards can...
How to File an Insurance Claim & What to Expect
In the event that somebody is injured or property gets damaged, it is of utmost importance to promptly file an insurance claim. The sooner a claim is filed, the sooner it can be resolved. Plus, early reporting makes for more accurate witness statements and evidence collection in the event of...