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The advent of new technologies has opened up a host of new ways of communicating. At this point, it’s pretty clear social media has moved beyond a fad stage – it is now a core element of the way we communicate with each other. While you’re probably using social media in one way or another, have you considered leveraging social media to enhance your wellness efforts?
In a recent blog on driver retention, we focused on increasing communication – not only with
your driver managers and department heads, but also by listening to your current drivers and their needs. Another crucial aspect of driver retention is investing (and not just monetarily) in your driver fleet. Sure, everyone would like to be paid more, but it goes beyond that. By making an investment in your driver fleet, you are demonstrating respect and appreciation for your people, something that goes a long way when it comes to retaining drivers.
We’re proud to congratulate Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin for being recognized with the “Most Innovative Health & Benefits Plan” award by the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism! This is a huge (and well deserved) honor. Other companies recognized by the Institute (in other award categories) include large companies like Whole Foods, GE, Boeing and Chick-Fil-A.
The transportation industry involves a high degree of risk. It only takes one major accident to put a trucking company’s future in jeopardy. Are you prepared to defend your company if you find yourself in court? You should take proactive steps to prepare long before setting foot in a courtroom – or it can mean financial ruin for your company.
Picture this scenario. Your driver is following all the rules. He’s driving the speed limit. But a woman suddenly cuts in front of him and breaks hard. Too big to slow down in time, your truck rear ends the small car, killing the driver and permanently paralyzing her young son.
You can bet there will be lawyers lined up to take this case. Even if all of the hard evidence – witness testimony, driver logs, ECM data, etc. – shows the accident wasn’t your driver’s fault, whose story do you think will arouse more pity from a jury?
The plaintiff is going to dig deep to find whatever they can to cast suspicion on the driver and your company. Has the driver had a rear ender accident in the past? Was he screened for sleep apnea? What are his CSA scores like? Was he being rushed to complete a delivery? If even some of the details suggest that the motor carrier is at fault, it will be easy to stir up emotions of the jury with the gruesome details of the accident and the story of the young child’s pain and suffering. Your company is likely looking at years in court and a multimillion dollar judgment for wrongful death, medical expenses, and pain and suffering.
It's important to know the risks associated with doing business in the trucking industry so you can better protect yourself against possible claims. Although some incidents are unavoidable, educating managers and employees on the depth that lawyers will go to find fault in your company. Knowledge and proactive treatment to prevent hurtful scores can result in huge cost savings in the event of legal action.
As we enter a new year, we thought it would be fun to go back and look over our blogs from 2011. As your business partner, we try to keep up with the most relevant topics, news, and legislative updates that you are dealing with. The following is a list of the top 10 most read posts of the past year!
FMCSA stirred up the trucking industry by releasing the new hours of service ruling just two days before Christmas. Upon reviewing this rulemaking, I think its best explained in the following format:
Go to an all-you-can-eat buffet and take a look in the bus tubs. I think you’ll find they are full of half-eaten entrees and extra helpings of side dishes. In line at the buffet, few of us show restraint. We pile our plates high. After all, we’re not really paying any more for that extra portion of shrimp. Who cares if we don’t need it? Who cares if it goes to waste?
We wanted to say thank you to all of you. Really, THANK YOU – whether you’re our client (current or potential), partner, or insurance carrier – for the opportunity to do business with you in 2011. Because of you, it’s been a great year for HNI.
Competition and the power of educated consumers keep the price of flat screen TVs in check. Why can’t it do the same for health care?
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.
