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Employment Practices Liability: Myths vs. Facts
Business owners typically consider property, general liability and workers compensation as necessary insurance policies to protect their assets. With the incidence of employment practicesliability (EPL) claims widespread and growing, EPL insurance should be an important consideration for...
5 Reasons to Clean Your Gutters at Least Twice a Year
As a business owner with a lot on your plate, it’s easy to neglect or procrastinate small tasks. While some tasks (like cleaning your gutters) may seem insignificant, they are still important to perform. Such infrastructural upkeep is necessary to maintain day-to-day operations without...
How to Save Electricity (and Money) in Your Restaurant
Did you know restaurants use roughly 5-7 times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings? The combination of energy used for cooking, ventilation and refrigeration make restaurants energy-intensive operations; however, there are ways to cut back on energy costs and save your...
3 Cut-Resistant Gloves Perfect For Restaurant Employees
Did you know that in 2019, there were 8,110 cases of cuts and lacerations in full-service restaurants that resulted in days away from work? There's no doubt that there are risks in commercial kitchens when the proper precautions are not followed. One of the most effective ways you can keep...
4 Employee Recognition Reward Ideas
Employee recognition is a crucial, yet often overlooked aspect to overall employee satisfaction. According to HR Technologist, a study conducted by Achievers showed that over 50% of surveyees indicated wanting to leave due to a lack of recognition. Individuals should be recognized for their...
How an Experience Mod Can Affect Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums
An experience mod or ‘e-mod’ is a modifier that has the ability to lower or raise your workers compensation premium based on your loss history. It is an important number that business owners should pay close attention to in an effort to control workers compensation premium costs each...
Key Safety Elements That Should be Included in your Employee Handbook
Safety elements are the most important component of your employee handbook. This is not only important for the safety of your employees and clientele but also for your bottom line in the form of limiting liability. Ask any lawyer and they will tell you that training and getting things in writing...
5 Ways to Develop Inclusive Hiring Practices
Inclusive hiring practices recognize diversity and embrace a wide range of perspectives that candidates from all walks of life bring to the organization. And according to research from Monster, ‘Four in five (86%) candidates globally say diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is...
What is Inflation Guard?
In 2021, we’re seeing a unique economic environment. Supply chains have been affected by the pandemic and a few industries experienced weather-related setbacks. This, along with the new challenge of a labor shortage, is not allowing supply to keep up with demand, which leads to inflation. Lumber...
5 Tips to Help You Overcome Workplace Politics
Workplace politics can be a delicate subject. Workplace politics is the manifestation of power dynamics amongst employees. At its best, you'll feel like you're walking on eggshells each time you set foot in the office and at its worst, you can ruffle a few feathers, making each day feel miserable....