The summer has been record-breaking hot and following years of record breaking summers, this is seemingly a signal of future trends. This June was the hottest on record and July 4th was the hottest day ever recorded since average temperatures began to be kept. Although summer is soon coming to a close, heat waves are [...]
The trucking industry has experienced perennial growth over the past several decades and in the post-pandemic United States, it is likely to only continue growing. In 2019, trucking represented over 80% of the US Freight cost with a total revenue of three quarters of a trillion dollars. This increase was accompanied by a requisite increase [...]
No matter what industry, companies and organizations are facing more risk exposure than ever. In the wake of the global pandemic, environmental issues, political violence, and rising court costs are a looming concern. Between 2001 and 2019, median lawsuit settlement payout has risen from $1 million to almost $4 million. Protecting your organization, your [...]
Over the past year, the concept of disaster planning was summarily turned on its head. Afterall, how do you plan for a global pandemic to disrupt local economies the world over? While the distribution of the vaccine has begun to alleviate some of the stress for the immediate future, there is still the looming concern [...]
The COVID-19 virus, commonly referred to by the umbrella term Coronavirus, has officially been upgraded to a pandemic. While this is cause for great concern, the most important first step is to avoid panicking and take measured steps toward handling and helping control the spread of the virus. This requires a concerted effort from every [...]
The transitory nature of the trucking industry creates a fairly unique issue in the sector of Workers’ Compensation. The process of handling the claim of a Florida employee working for a North Carolina based company who is injured in Georgia obviously can present logistical and legal challenges. In these cases it becomes especially important to [...]
The recent rapid escalation of Hurricane Dorian from minor tropical storm to category 5 hurricane brings into stark reality the importance of preparation when hurricane season comes around. One specific aspect of this comes from remembering or relearning how to safely drive in inclement weather, whether it’s rain or high-speed winds. Driving in the Rain [...]
According to the World Federation for Mental Health, one in four adults will experience a mental health issue at some point during their careers. Untreated mental health conditions cost the economy $200 billion in lost earnings each year through decreased work performance and productivity. Depression alone accounts for $11 billion of that sum and affects [...]
Developing an adequate threat assessment and response plan is vital to maintaining a safe environment for your employees, students, and/or customers. The same way that you create plans for hurricane preparation and other workplace emergencies, measures should be taken for workplace and school violence scenarios. Assess your Risk The first step is always to [...]
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, workers’ compensation fraud costs employers $30 billion annually and is the fastest growing segment of insurance fraud. While this is especially detrimental to businesses and can cause premiums to rise for all employers, these fraudulent claims can have other wide-reaching consequences, as well. Any amount of fraud increases [...]