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Opioids: A Giant Headache for Employers?
The health and economic impact of headaches is huge. Each year, more than 30 million American adults suffer from migraines or other severe forms of headaches. Estimates suggest the nationwide cost of … read more
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The Tangled Web of ACA Compliance
I’d like to start with a famous quote from Walter Scott:
“O, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive!”
Sound words to live by to be sure, but in true compliance guru fashion, … read more
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An Once of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”- Benjamin Franklin
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Month?
We can’t stop all health-related illnesses and accidents, but we can make … read more
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11 Boutique Benefit Offerings That Will Give You an Edge
Got the basics of medical, dental, life and disability covered and looking to add some additional benefits for your employees? In these competitive times, employers are looking for ways to … read more
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Sound the Alarm: Fire Prevention Tips
Home Fire Safety
In the affluent Chicago suburb of Hinsdale, there was recently a devastating fire that completely destroyed a large, historic home with many valuables inside. Over 100 firefighters … read more
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You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure
Peter Drucker, a management consultant and business visionary, is often quoted as saying, “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” That statement seems pretty logical; however, too often with … read more
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7 Steps to Building a Top-Notch Team
About three and a half years ago, I joined Assurance with sole purpose of building a top-notch safety team. Building a great team starts with hiring the “right” people, but that’s only the first step. … read more
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Oops!...I Failed Again
Failure has been on my mind lately. Not a particular failure, but more the process of failing. We’ve all read the quote that says something like: “There’s no such thing as failure, only opportunities … read more
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EPLI and #MeToo
If the entertainment industry hasn’t made you rethink Employment Practices Liability Insurance, what will?
If you watched this year's Golden Globe Awards, you heard at least one of Seth Meyers’ … read more
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No Thanks to Discounts!
Has there ever been a time you can think of that you said ‘no thanks’ to a discount and preferred to pay full price? No way, right? So why is it that we’re dedicated to being savvy consumers when it … read more
