You've reviewed dozens (or hundreds!) of applications. You have done your homework with background screening. And you've just hired a great employee. Now comes an aspect of the hiring process that’s often neglected: Onboarding a new hire. Why... (Read More)

Has your company discovered the value of community impact yet? If you haven't, you might want to reconsider. Here's why: Giving back is one means to help your small business stay competitive against the marketing campaigns of behemoth... (Read More)

What is distracted driving? If you weren't juggling that phone, and also holding that hot cup of coffee, while sitting behind the wheel, the answer would come to mind immediately. Here's a clue: Anything that draws your attention away from safely... (Read More)

Managing a business is plenty of work when things are going smoothly, but it's much more challenging during the hard times. Here are a few tips from business executives who have been through some difficult periods: Re-think your layoff... (Read More)

Ever wonder what all those parts of your auto insurance policy are for? Here are six basic components of most vehicle policies and how they protect you: Bodily Injury Liability. This coverage applies to injuries the policyholder (or someone... (Read More)

Do you have more people living in your home these days? Over the last several years, many people have added roommates to help pay the bills or had their adult children move back home. If other people have moved into your home, you may need to make... (Read More)

Are you prepared for a fire, flood or other disaster? Over the past several years, many families and businesses nationwide have discovered the hard way that they weren't. But taking just a few steps can help ensure that you not only have adequate... (Read More)

Standard business insurance can cover a number of potential problems and disasters. But what if you lose valuable company or customer data stored online or on your computers? What if your web site is shut down by a power failure or even hacker... (Read More)

We all feel pretty safe at home, right? But there’s one room that’s more dangerous than all the others. Any guesses which one? It’s not the one where the pots simmer on the stove. Or where knives are part of the countertop decor. Or where... (Read More)