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Risk management aims to eliminate as much risk of injury and illness at work as reasonably possible. Of course, it’s impossible to eliminate all risks, no matter what kind of business you run. But to protect yourself and your employees, you must identify and reduce as many risks as possible.  Managing the health and safety… Continue reading Risk Management: How to Manage Employees Safely

When things go wrong, workers comp can protect your company from considerable losses. Businesses need a range of insurance for protection. However, workers compensation is one of the most important types of insurance you can buy if you have employees. In some states, the law mandates that you provide this essential coverage. If you own… Continue reading Everything Business Owners Need to Know About Employee Compensation

Did you know only 20% of American employees are satisfied with their jobs? Businesses need to focus on more than just their customers’ needs. They also have to keep their employees happy. Satisfied employees not only reduce employee turnover. Happy employees are more productive and enthusiastic about their job, improving their performance. How do you… Continue reading How to Keep Employees Happy: A Guide

Managing a company without an HR department is a hefty task, as is finding the resources and expertise to hire someone to fill that role. Luckily, you can outsource those needs to an organization that provides HR services for your business.  For both smaller or larger businesses, outsourcing your HR brings numerous benefits. These include… Continue reading PEO vs ASO: What’s the Difference?

Are you looking for a way to protect your business from unforeseen emergencies and the costs that they come with? Has a fellow business owner recently come into some trouble with injured workers? If so, then you need to find an insurance agency that offers workers’ comp. Many business owners have loyalty to one insurance… Continue reading If Your Insurance Agency Doesn’t Offer Worker’s Comp, We Can!

Are you looking to hire a 1099 independent contractor, but aren’t sure if it’s the right decision for your business? According to recent data, approximately 15.5 million Americans work as independent contractors. While there are a lot of benefits to working as and hiring an independent contractor, there are some things you need to know… Continue reading What You Need to Know Before Hiring a 1099 Independent Contractor

In 2018, Florida had more than 58,000 workers’ compensation cases. Every state in the US requires workers’ compensation insurance—except for Texas. Though, each state’s requirements will vary. For businesses in the state of Florida, it’s important to stay on top of the rules and regulations that pertain to your employees. This includes workers’ compensation insurance in… Continue reading Who Is Exempt From Workers Compensation Insurance In Florida?

Each year, a staggering 340 million occupational accidents occur worldwide. A further 160 million work-related illnesses are reported yearly. As a result of these accidents and illnesses, 2.3 million people lose their lives. Shockingly, the vast majority of occupational accidents, injuries, and fatalities are entirely preventable. In most cases, these events are the result of… Continue reading How to Create a Safe Workplace For Your Employees

Are you considering hiring a professional employer organization (PEO) for your business? PEOs help you by serving as the employer for your business. When you enter into business with a PEO, your employees become leased to the PEO company, and they cover your administrative services and share liability with you. PEOs also offer benefits packages,… Continue reading 8 PEO Benefits You Need to Consider for Your Company

You need to keep your employees safe. And you need to keep yourself safe from your employees. In 2019, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries. 900,000 of those injuries caused a worker to miss at least one day of work. Businesses lost thousands of dollars in productivity, and some of them were sued for… Continue reading The Ins and Outs of Different Types of Compensation Insurance for Workers