employee retention

Even businesses with the most effective Human Resources Departments and the happiest of employees are vulnerable to lawsuits. Unforeseen situations can quickly escalate, positive working relationships can turn sour, and employees can become litigious, sometimes without valid reason. Unfortunately, even the most bogus claims must be addressed in court, and legal fees associated with winning a lawsuit can exceed $250,000, which hardly feels like a victory.
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With the rising cost of homeowners' insurance, it is important to try to find ways to help reduce premiums. One of those ways could be through the use of technology. The advancement of technology has resulted in the creation of "Smart Homes" to handle various functions throughout a residence. These functions can provide another layer of of automated protections that could lower claims, and thus lower rates.

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There are many online sites today where you can purchase insurance. While the rates may seem to be low and the convenience of a quick purchase is available, you could be making a serious mistake missing out the coverage you truly need. In a study conducted by InsightExpress and The Hanover Insurance Company, 60% of consumers who purchased insurance directly online within the last 10 years have switched back to using an Independent Agent to help them obtain their insurance coverage.

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In today's business environment when competition for employees is very tough, you need every tool possible to attract candidates. And while most employers believe that high salaries are the answer, in reality, employee benefits have become a huge factor in the selection of a job, especially among millennials.

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When operating a small business, most business owners realize they need to protect their company's assets with a general liability insurance policy. But if your business is paid for recommendations, advice, guidance, professional services or manufactured goods, then you may need the additional protection of a professional liability policy, better known as Errors & Omissions insurance.

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Around this time of year, many people start making New Year's resolutions. These include eating healthier, losing weight, paying off debt, setting new salary goals or starting up a new business. But one area of your life, your financial well being, is where it makes sense to create some resolutions for the New Year with your insurance coverage.

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If you're a small business owner, chances are the pandemic has been especially tough on you and your family. You may have had to change your business model, lay off employees or worse, close up shop indefinitely. But what about your employees? If you're a small business owner looking to support your staff through the pandemic, here's what you need to know.
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In theory, as a small business owner, you hire some employees because of their skills and expertise, and others for their labor and ability to learn. But there's no getting around the fact that both types of staff will need at least some training, and both will benefit from clear expectations and guidance.
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Companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon have set up alternative work cultures, with food and exercise on site. They are regularly named some of the best places to work by their employees, and success gurus everywhere study their methods. So what can small businesses learn from these uber-successful tech giants? And how can they implement similar ideas without breaking the bank? Here's what you need to know:
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As a small business owner, you may not be in the position to offer traditional benefits, such as health insurance or 401Ks, to your staff. But there are other things you can do to make your business a great place to work, and enticing for both current and potential employers. Try these to get started:
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Many employers take the time and effort to follow through with employee reviews, while others let this annual tradition slide. Annual performance reviews can be excruciating, productive, or somewhere in between. So what makes the difference? What makes an annual review effective, and how can both employers and employees can prepare to get the best possible outcome?
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It's a big step for a small business owner to hire a manager, to hand over and trust certain tasks to someone else. In doing so, it's important, even in bigger corporations, to look for those with certain traits and talents.
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It's that time of year when high school and college students are out of school, and many are looking for summer work. It's also the time when some seasonal businesses pick up, and many depend on solid summer help. Hiring seasonal workers?
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For small business owners, hiring and managing employees can be a rewarding but stressful part of the job. During uncertain times, maybe you need extra help but are thinking twice about committing to an official employee. So when should you hire, and when might an independent contractor or outsourcing company be a better fit? Here are some tips to guide that decision.
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