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Workplace Stretching and Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk
Most jobs, no matter their nature, can be physically and mentally tiring. Whether you spend most of your time at a desk or on your feet, it's important to take the occasional breather and do some stretches to stay limber and destress yourself. According to the National Center for Biotechnology...
2021 Society Insurance Blog Roundup
Each week, we share our knowledge and expertise to educate on a variety of topics. From insights about the restaurant industry to understanding business insurance, you can read the below list of our top posts for 2021. Top 10 Society Insurance Posts of 2021 10 Safety Tips for Working in Hot...
3 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers are Quitting the Industry
There's no question that there have been sweeping changes in the past couple of years regarding the overall labor landscape as well as the ways in which companies operate as a whole. From the explosion of work-from-home technology to heightened awareness of health & safety, every industry has...
A Guide to Food Safety & Food Product Dating
Food safety is crucial to the success of any bar or restaurant. Having a reputation for poor food safety is a surefire way to bring a restaurant to its knees. And restaurants aren't the only ones hurt by poor food safety. Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken 48 million Americans and cause over...
10 Coverage Highlights in Santa’s Business Insurance Policy
Dear Santa, It was a pleasure visiting with you yesterday! We have arranged for your insurance to be in place for December 24th and continue for the next year. Here are the highlights and changes you requested: With your recent purchase of the North Pole we are adding $1,000,000 in “All Risk”...
Safety Tips for New Restaurant or Bar Owners
Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. restaurant industry employers reported over 98,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2019? Additionally, the average cost per year per restaurant for workers compensation claims is $45,600. This...
Resources for Restaurants Without an In-House HR Manager
Generally, there are five different departments within restaurants - kitchen staff, managerial staff, floor staff, bartenders and delivery staff. However, depending upon the format of the restaurant, the number of departments may vary, meaning that the structure of a human resources (HR)...
How Equipment Breakdown Coverage Can Protect Bars & Restaurants From Unexpected Costs
Picture this: it's Friday night and everything's going smoothly in your restaurant or pub. But then something happens: at first the lights flicker, then they go out altogether. Your business suffered an electrical short. The kitchen is dark and the POS systems are down. You don't even want to...
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...