Story indicated that some small businesses hesitate to offer stronger benefits packages due to several common concerns: “…from the time it takes to administer them, to the lack of perceived value, to the return on investment Continue reading
Beneficiaries of unclaimed life insurance policies already have received billions of dollars — and others could be in store for some unexpected cash. It’s the result of state actions forcing companies to locate and pay heirs the money they are owed. Continue reading
As smartphones become more entrenched in our daily lives, the wellness technology industry has exploded to more than $8 billion, driven largely by wearable devices and more than 160,000 wellness-related mobile apps.
Employers are capitalizing on the tech advances, making workplace wellness programs more digital, social, and connected. Continue reading
As if texting and e-mail weren’t enough to capture people’s attention as they are walking or driving, now Pokémon Go is creating yet another reason to take your eyes off the road or not watch where you’re walking in the airport, at the mall or on the street.
It’s only been available for a week in the United States, but Pokémon Go has become the latest technology craze to mesmerize gamers of all ages.
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In April, some 1,200 home builders, inspectors, architects and engineers gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, to debate the standards that should guide construction of the next wave of U.S. houses. Engineers had a seemingly unobjectionable proposal: Make roofs in coastal areas less likely to fly off in a hurricane. Continue reading
Adults who host underage drinking parties can be held civilly liable for injuries caused by a drunken guest, Maryland’s highest court ruled unanimously this week in what one lawyer calls a landmark decision.
The Court of Appeals ruled in two lawsuits brought by victims of drunken driving incidents against adults who hosted parties that led to an underage guest becoming drunk. Continue reading
When trying to fill a vacant position, it can seem impossible to find the “right” person in an inbox full of resumes. A recent study from ADP states that mid-sized companies are not only concerned with recruiting top talent, but with keeping them – a challenge usually addressed in an employee retention strategy. If you have this concern, you are certainly not alone. Continue reading
Uncertainty is a latent variable. It is difficult to quantify however, if you are a small business owner and looked into alternatives to traditional group health insurance for your business over the last few years, you have no doubt experienced your fair share of elevated uncertainty. Continue reading
