Taking the Offensive: How to Prepare for a Cybersecurity Threat
As the CIA investigates foreign election hacking and huge companies like Yahoo! fall victim to massive security breaches, it’s no wonder cybersecurity is top of mind for a lot of businesses. And the problem is only getting worse – hackers are now beginning to target smaller companies who may be less secure, making practically anyone […]
The Three Cs of Manufacturing Facility Safety
Manufacturing is one of the most important, relied upon, and lucrative industries in the world. It is also one of the most dangerous. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are over 300 work-related fatalities and nearly 400,000 non-fatal injuries each year in the manufacturing sector. Accidents are expensive. Trained workers are sidelined, outputs […]
4 Crazy Workers Comp Payouts (and How They Could Have Been Avoided)
4 Crazy Workers Comp Payouts (and How They Could Have Been Avoided) Workers’ Compensation laws differ from state to state, and the courts and boards who interpret those laws have seen some pretty strange things over the years. Just for fun, let’s look at some of the most bizarre Workers’ Comp claims that were actually paid […]
Why Introverts May Make the Best Insurance Sales People
Being an Introvert in the Insurance Sales World What comes to mind when you hear the word “Salesperson”? It might be a charming man in a slick suit, or a bubbly woman with a fun laugh, or a relaxed jock casually making his or her pitch over a round of golf. In any case, the […]
The Risks and Rewards of Bringing Your Furry Friends to Work
For many modern employees (including the influx of Millennial workers), the desire for a fun and trendy workplace has become increasingly important. One way that businesses add some play into the workday is by allowing employees to bring their pets (namely, their dogs) to work with them. Some of the world’s leading companies, including Google […]
Agent Sales: Pitching the Long Game
Twitter and texts. Email and Facebook. LinkedIn and Instant Messenger. In the Age of the iPhone, the expectation of being “always connected” has become the new norm. Constant access to a number of forms of communication, both professionally and personally, makes it nearly impossible to separate our work lives from our home lives. Like […]
How to “Gamify” Employee Behavior to Improve Safety
“Gamification” may be a word that’s new to you, but the strategy it represents is one you’ve probably seen or even used before. Gamification is the concept of motivating employees or making learning more fun by turning it into a game. In today’s gaming-centered culture, this simple strategy is being put to use in […]
Driverless Trucks and Insurance
Driverless Trucks and Insurance The trucking industry is ready for a change. Nearly 70% of the country’s freight is moved by truck, yet trucking companies can’t fill open positions fast enough to meet the demand. A retiring workforce and extremely high turnover rate could be to blame for the shortage, but unfortunately these problems aren’t […]
When Tuning in Means Tuning Out – the Effects of Music on Workplace Safety
The year was 1987. The popularity of the personal Walkman (for listening to a rockin’ cassette collection) was skyrocketing. Due to growing safety concerns and an increasing risk of accidents, OSHA issued a memo that year prohibiting the use of Walkmen in certain workplaces with high noise levels. Fast forward to 2016. iPhone’s and Podcasts […]
Auto Insurance, in the Time of Ridesharing Apps
In today’s fast-paced technology age, it’s very common for a new technology to come along that completely changes the way we, as a society, view the status quo. Around 2012, the rising popularity of an app called “Uber” introduced us to a brand new way to hail a ride – and for the taxi and […]