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The U.S. Department of Labor is moving ahead with plans that would allow small businesses and sole proprietors to band together to purchase group health insurance plans. The DOL aims to permit these small business health plans – also known as “association health plans” – to skirt the regulatory requirements of some states and the
For many people, the theft or loss of even a single laptop computer, cell phone or tablet can be devastating – unless you take some common-sense measures to mitigate the damage ahead of time. It’s not just the cost of the lost device itself. If there is confidential, proprietary or personally identifiable information on the
Personal voice assistants and the Internet of Things, wide-format graphics and specialty printing—what are some of the new (and old!) technologies to which we should pay attention and how will they affect us in 2018? By Richard Romano Happy New Year, and we warmly welcome 2018. (The word “warmly” is just a metaphor; it’s -12°F in
Diabetes is a devastating illness – and not just for those with the disease. Employers are also shouldering massive and increasing direct and indirect costs due to diabetes. Diabetes afflicts more than 11% of the adult population, including about 6.3% of full-time workers and 9.1% of part-time workers. Adults with diabetes incur more than $8,480
Let’s say your copywriter came up with a brilliant campaign. You have the designers come up with a creative, beautiful ad campaign, but they want to use material from an artist not on the in-house team. Let’s say said artist saw his or her artwork in a campaign and files to sue for not receiving
There has a been a steady rise is digital printing and is forecasted to keep doing so. A recent report by the Smithers Pira (UK) indicated that the global digital printing market will grow to €165 billion in 2018, almost 50 percent of the offset sector across the world and higher in the more mature
New year — new resolutions. But usually this involves your personal or family life. But what about your business? Just like a fresh coat of paint, a new marketing strategy or two will give your brand a much-needed facelift, attracting new clients or re-excite old ones. Here’s a few ideas that will inspire you this
Some employees are happy to take chances when it comes to safety. They take needless risks in an effort to save time or cut their workload. In reality, all they’re doing is subjecting themselves and others to hazards that could cause a serious injury. Workers form bad habits when they repeatedly perform their jobs in
Using vibrant colors and finishes help packages stand out on the shelf, drawing the eye and influencing buying decisions. Choosing the right spectrophotometer for the job is a critical element of a color managed workflow in a packaging operation. by Ray Cheydleur In a highly competitive marketplace, brands and packaging designers are looking for ways
One of the likely consequences of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act individual mandate under the tax overhaul that President Trump signed into law right before Christmas is a migration to short-term health plans. These plans are essentially low-cost, low-coverage plans that do not comply with the ACA’s protections and benefits. They are not
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