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In today's world of smartphones and Internet technology, for most people there's not a day that goes by without liking a friend's vacation pictures on Facebook, sharing an article with your professional network on LinkedIn, or retweeting a wisecrack from your favorite actor on Twitter. Social media is everywhere, and it's becoming an especially powerful tool in litigation.
The high-profile truck crash that severely injured actor Tracy Morgan has once again put a spotlight on trucking. The facts in the incident still are under investigation, and it's irrelevant to point fingers at this stage.
All employees, from the C-suite to the shop floor, want to feel valued. This is an important rule for business owners to remember. That's because employees work harder when they feel happy, valued, and appreciated, and employees who work harder are good news for business owners.
The driver rumor mill and some social media sites are telling drivers that the 34-hour restart has been suspended for one year.
Should the minimum insurance coverage requirements for motor carriers be increased? I was quoted in the April 28 issue of Transport Topics on this subject, and I wanted to expand on my comments.
It’s that time of the year — intern season! Summer is a busy time for many of our businesses, and fortunately, a supply of eager labor becomes available annually right about now.
In the past few months, I've been asked more than once to explain whether an employee who experiences an injury, while coming to or leaving work, can file a workers compensation claim. Caring employers obviously never want their employees to have an injury at any time. However these same caring employers need to know the answer to this "commuting" question to protect themselves from unnecessary work comp expenses. How do you know when work comp covers parking lot falls?
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently put together some FAQs related to the Affordable Care Act, along with offering new model COBRA notices. The Feds changed the COBRA general notice, which is provided when someone is initially covered, and the COBRA election notice, which is given to participants who experience a COBRA-qualifying event.
It's time again for the annual roadside inspection blitz!
Last week was our Driver Recruiting Summit, and it focused on the risks, opportunities, and food for thought associated with filling seats. It was a great event at the Harley-Davidson Museum, with roughly 180 people from across the country. A lot of valuable ideas were offered by both speakers and attendees. For those who missed it, here are some of my key takeaways.
HNI works with high-performing companies to help them address the hidden risks in their business and avoid The Insurance Dependency Trap. This is done by proactively DE-RISKING their business so they can be less dependent on insurance.
HNI also offers the basic services of insurance and employee benefits. HNI has offices in Milwaukee, Chicago, and Minneapolis.