Business owners are responsible for keeping the workplace safe and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant. But accidents still happen. When a worker, customer, or client is injured, it is upsetting and there are often long term consequences. All business owners can reduce risk and maintain a safer, healthier workplace by taking the following seven steps: Ongoing training. Every new employee must be trained...
Vandalism may not be the first issue that comes to mind when you think about your commercial insurance. Unfortunately, this concern is very real and can lead to serious destruction of your property. It is often expensive to repair, and acts such as graffiti can have far-reaching consequences for your business. Why Commercial Property Insurance is Crucial Even a single act of vandalism can directly impact your...
While it can be easy to see how sick days would be beneficial to your employees, they are equally valuable to you as an employer. Taking a day or two off from work affects immediate productivity, but the consequences of employees "toughing it out" and coming to work sick are far greater. Coming to Work Sick: Why Not to Do It When there's a lot to be accomplished...
“I’m paying for a product that I hope I’ll never use." It’s a common complaint of any business owner purchasing insurance, and it makes sense. No one wants to go through the stress of a claim, even if it’s handled efficiently by the insurance company. If you insure your restaurant properly, however, you can dramatically reduce the amount of anxiety and tension you face –...
If you’re not too tired after working your demanding day job, you might consider picking up a side job for extra money (a.k.a. “moonlighting"). It’s especially worth looking into before the holiday shopping season gets in full swing. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 6.8 million Americans work more than one job. That equates to 4.6 percent of all employed people. There are...
It’s the perfect time to remind ourselves to plan ahead for the ones we love.
It’s the perfect time to remind ourselves to plan ahead for the ones we love.
