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The Benefits of Active Listening in the Workplace
When people on a team struggle to listen to each other, they can become disconnected. Active listening is important because it encourages openness, honesty, and success. This can help understand how people are motivated, how they’re feeling, and challenges they may be facing. Below you will find...
Can You Use FMLA for Mental Health?
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) guarantees qualified workers the right to unpaid leave for health and familial issues. If you’re wondering if you can use FMLA for mental health reasons, we should start by taking a look at the differences between mental health and mental illnesses. What’s...
Why Remote Teams Need Inclusive Workplace Practices
For most businesses, remote work is now a way of life in some capacity. Advances in technology and communication tools have come a long way, and these strides increased over the past few years. What was once available to a select few workers and job titles is now table stakes for many job-seekers....
How to Motivate Employees as a Manager During Uncertain Times
As a manager in the restaurant industry, it can be challenging to motivate your employees during periods of uncertainty, such as in the wake of economic downturns or during times of change. Keep in mind that your employees are facing their own personal challenges and may be worried about things...
3 Reasons Why Authenticity in the Workplace Matters
Regardless of industry, a business is only as strong as its employees. Even the best products, patents, or ideas won’t succeed if there is not a quality staff or workforce making a positive difference each day. One trait that successful workplaces share is strong engagement from most or all of its...
Top Advice For Graduates Trying to Start a Career
As of 2020, there is an average of over 4 million students who have graduated from colleges in the US. Congratulations to any readers who have recently graduated! Graduating from college can be the most exciting and terrifying part of your life. It is a period of immense change and uncertainty....
7 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT PIPE BURSTING THIS WINTER
Originally published January 29, 2019, updated January 18, 2023. Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people,...
A Guide to Safe Keg Handling
At one time or another, almost everyone who works in the restaurant and bar industry has been asked to change, move, or assist with a beer keg. If they are lucky, an experienced coworker will be able to provide instruction and guidance on how to properly move and swap empty kegs for full ones....
2022 Year in Review
Society Insurance is committed to providing blog posts to help business owners optimize daily operations and minimize risk. Over the course of the past year, we've posted free content to help maintain employee satisfaction, prevent accidents, and more. Here are the most popular blogs that have...
What Does an Automatic Extinguishing System (AES) Service Contractor Do During Their Inspection and Cleaning Service Visit?
The automatic extinguishing system (AES) is an important piece of equipment in any commercial kitchen. It allows your business to fight fires as they are happening. Once a fire breaks out, the AES can be automatically or manually activated and fire suppression protocols begin. The activation of...