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Gibson

Gibson is a team of risk management and employee benefits professionals with a passion for helping leaders look beyond what others see and get to the proactive side of insurance. Gibson is driven by close relationships with clients, employees, and the communities they serve. The first Gibson office opened in 1933 in northern Indiana, and as the company’s reach grew, so did their team. Today, Gibson serves clients across the country from offices in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New Mexico, and Utah.

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Tax Refund Fraud

By Gibson on May 9, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

The day you receive your tax return is often a day of celebration. While refund recipients are out celebrating, some are finding themselves a victim of tax refund fraud.

Topics: Risk Management
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Reading To Lead

By Gibson on May 4, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer at Southwest Michigan First. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

We can all agree that reading changes lives for the better. Isn’t that why we encourage our children to read instead of playing video games? No one would ever say that a person is completely wasting their time by spending an evening at home with a good book. But if everyone knows that reading is transformative, why then are there so few readers these days?

To bridge this gap, the country’s leading companies are starting programs that encourage their teams to better themselves through reading. The retail giant Zappos, for example, has an enormous library filled with books for employees to borrow or even keep. While seminars, conventions, and training courses are all critical to professional development, they have one downside: they are expensive. Depending on your budget, reading may be a great supplement to that additional learning or an inexpensive alternative.

Topics: Executive
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Global Employee Health & Fitness Month

By Gibson on May 2, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM) is an international observance of health and fitness in the workplace. Implementing and promoting health and wellbeing is not just an investment in employees, it benefits employers as well. To improve your organizational wellbeing & employee wellbeing, your workplace wellbeing program should focus on the whole person. Based on the book Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements, the following should be considered when looking at employee  health:

Topics: Wellbeing
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IRS Modification To HSA 2018 Contribution Limits

By Gibson on Apr 30, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

On April 26, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced yet another modification to the annual limitation on deductions for contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Topics: Employee Benefits Employee Benefits Practice
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A Tradition Unlike Any Other...(Turns Out It's True!)

By Gibson on Apr 27, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

 

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Brad Serf, Principal at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Brad's wisdom and perspective.

Earlier this month I had an opportunity to attend The Masters in Augusta, Georgia. I think most would agree it is one of America’s iconic events (note I didn’t say “sporting events,” I said “events”). It is like a rite of spring. Each year, on that first weekend in April, we are drawn to this event - the beauty of the course and frequent drama it generates. My first memory of The Masters is Tom Watson’s 2-shot win over Jack Nicklaus in 1977. My mother liked Watson, so I did too. I remember watching the final holes while enjoying our traditional Sunday evening dinner.

Now as much as I enjoy The Masters and acknowledge that it is an iconic event, for years I had found their tagline - “A tradition unlike any other” - to be, well, arrogant. Who do they think they are to make such an audacious claim? There are many great traditions out there!

After experiencing Augusta National, I can confirm it is indeed a tradition unlike any other.

Topics: Executive
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Alcohol Abuse In The Workplace

By Gibson on Apr 23, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Alcohol use among employees or their family members can be an expensive problem for business and industry. Alcohol abuse is linked to issues such as lost productivity, absenteeism, injuries, fatalities, theft, low employee morale, legal liabilities, and increases in healthcare and workers' compensation costs.

Topics: Risk Management
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Workplace Violence Awareness

By Gibson on Apr 18, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Violence has unfortunately become an all too common problem in the workplace. As an employer it is important, and your duty, to do what you can to prevent and prepare for a violent workplace incident. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 70% of U.S. workplaces do not have a formal program or policy to address workplace violence. An effective program requires the following elements: prevent, policies and procedures, and training.

Topics: Risk Management
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Mr. Sunshine: A Work In Progress

By Gibson on Apr 13, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Mike Cahill, President & CEO of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana. We hope you enjoy Mike’s wisdom and perspective.

One of my favorite quotes is as follows: Do you light up the room when you walk in or when you walk out?

A short story to set the stage. An extremely successful local businessman shared the so-called secret to his success. He talked about the positivity, support, belief, and 'can do' attitude his wife always brought to the table as he pushed forward building his business. Especially, when things were not going the right direction or big mistakes were made. I loved how he put it: "She does not have many cloudy days."

Topics: Executive
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Is Your Company Vulnerable To Expense Report Fraud?

By Gibson on Apr 11, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

Stealing, specifically reimbursement for business expenses, is an unfortunate reality for many organizations. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), expense fraud accounts for 14.5 percent of all reported occupational scams. Fraud affects all industries. No company is immune.

Topics: Finance Accounting Support
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National Work Zone Awareness Week

By Gibson on Apr 9, 2018, 6:30:00 AM

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is upon us. This year’s theme is Work Zone Safety: Everybody’s Responsibility. With warmer weather comes roadwork season. As we hit the road, it is important we are aware and alert while driving in work zones. This protects workers and ourselves.

Topics: Risk Management Construction Risk Management Services
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