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As if the sickness and death associated with the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t enough, all industries including the printing industry is now experiencing a paper shortage. At least in part, the cause of this paper shortage can be traced back to the pandemic and issues related to staffing, shipping, and the demand for source paper materials.
Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted for cyber attacks, as criminals consider them low-hanging fruits that often do not have the resources in place to mount a strong defense. A severe attack on a small company can incapacitate its ability to do business, and the expenses of getting operations back on track — coupled
What’s New for Open Enrollment 2022 Despite the tumultuous health care environment amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is some good news in health plan offerings. Premium increases are holding steady and there are many plans available in the Northern California marketing. Below is summary of what you should know for the 2022 plan year
Despite the tumultuous healVMAth care environment amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there is some good news in health plan offerings. Premium increases are holding steady and there are many plans available in the Northern California marketing. Below is summary of what you should know for the 2022 plan year open enrollment. Rates and coverage To start with, average rate increases across all of the plans we offer are in the 5% range, which
If you are operating a small business, you are likely relying on a small staff to get the job done. Many employees in small firms have to wear many hats and if one of them or an owner should die, the business could suffer greatly from that sudden loss of talent. If you don’t have
Businesses are getting better at beating ransomware extortionists and more victims are refusing to pay to unlock their systems, according to a new report. The ratio of ransoms that the cyber criminals demand to ransoms actually paid fell to just 12% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to 44% in the same period in the year
Many business owners are confused by the seemingly endless array of insurance policies and premiums. But an understanding of what your basic commercial property insurance covers and doesn’t cover is critical to any risk management strategy. Furthermore, any responsible risk management plan must include an assessment for flooding and earthquake damage, and a plan for insurance
The controversy over COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace continues growing and human resources are sounding the alarm on how employers should approach the matter. While the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and impending OSHA regulations will provide some cover to employers who want their employees to get vaccinated, they need to make sure that they follow certain
Question: When should we run background checks of applicants and current employees? Answer: Background Checks on Prospective Employee A best practice is to conduct an applicant background check after a conditional offer of employment has been made. While it may be legal in some states to perform a background check before the employment offer is made,
When it’s the rainy time of year, companies with staff that need to drive, delivery drivers or those making sales calls, and all in-beteen need to double down on road safety. A good idea is to hold a training session on “Driving in the Rain”. While it may seem redundant, it’s an important exercise to reinforce the importance
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