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Most Disaster-hit Firms Have Wrong Type of Insurance

A new report by four Federal Reserve Banks found that small businesses affected by large disasters had failed to secure the right type of insurance, and that there was a mismatch between damages suffered and their insurance coverage. While some businesses suffered actual property damage, the majority that were affected by hurricanes, other major storms,

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Preventing Warehouse and Factory Fires

One of the biggest risks to warehouses and production facilities is fires, which can spread rapidly in these environments. Facilities that are most at risk are those that have high ceilings, large footprints and hold large quantities of inventory that is stored close together. Once a fire starts in that kind of setting, it’s difficult

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Workers Who File Claims More Likely to File Subsequent Ones

A new study has found that people who have had workers’ comp claims in the past are more likely to file future claims compared to those who have never suffered an on-the-job injury. The study – the subject of an article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine – concluded that a past

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Workers Who File Claims More Likely to File Subsequent Ones

A new study has found that people who have had workers’ comp claims in the past are more likely to file future claims compared to those who have never suffered an on-the-job injury. The study – the subject of an article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine – concluded that a past

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Settling Claims on Your Own Risks Voiding Your Policy

While your insurer has the responsibility to investigate and pay claims made on your firm’s commercial general liability policy, you also have responsibilities to ensure your claim is paid. Two of the key parts of your responsibilities are: Notifying your insurer of the claim as soon as possible. Not taking the claim into your own

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LinkedIn Adds Sponsored Video & Video for Company Pages

Video is the most popular content form, so it’s no wonder LinkedIn jumped on the bandwagon. According to internal data, LinkedIn users are 20x more likely to share a video on the platform than any other type of post, and it makes sense for LinkedIn to make video more of a focus. Last August, LinkedIn

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New Year, New Laws, New Regs

With what has been dominating the headlines recently on sexual harassment claims, it is absolutely imperative that organizations examine their policies regarding the reporting mechanisms for sexual harassment and discrimination. There is an absolute need for some form of awareness training (if not already mandatory by state law). Employers should also examine their fraternization and

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7 Secrets to Creating Direct Mail that Sells

Direct mail may not be as common as it was, say, 20 years ago, but it’s still effective if you do it right. Here are seven things to consider to successfully gain more customers. 1. Look at your piece as your customer would Look at your direct mail piece. Do you get excited about it?

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When the Customer Is Sexually Harassing One of Your Employees

Society has become increasingly aware of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Several high-profile offenders have seen their careers harmed or ended. Employers are beginning to realize the harm this behavior among employees can cause. However, the problem might not be the business’s workers; in many cases, it is the customers. Harassment by

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When the Customer Is Sexually Harassing One of Your Employees

Society has become increasingly aware of the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Several high-profile offenders have seen their careers harmed or ended. Employers are beginning to realize the harm this behavior among employees can cause. However, the problem might not be the business’s workers; in many cases, it is the customers. Harassment by

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