In honor of Star Wars Day, I thought it would be fun to write a blog about various aspects of the Star Wars universe and how risk management tactics would apply.

A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far away, OSHA began implementing rules to protect employees. One of them was with regards to personal protective equipment (PPE), which is designed to protect workers from serious workplace injuries or illnesses. Did anyone else think of PPE when Finn advised Rey in The Force Awakens that a Stormtrooper’s mask would filter out smoke but not toxins? Even the Empire had safety in mind when designing a Stormtrooper’s uniform!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Kinetic IT, an Information Technology Managed Service Provider based in South Bend, IN. We hope you enjoy Kinetic’s insight and wisdom!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Scott Franko, President of Franko Design Concepts and Consulting. We hope you enjoy Scott’s wisdom and perspective.

Dan Cathy is the Chairman, President, and CEO of the giant retail fast-food chain Chick-fil-A. Over the years, he developed a unique leadership program he named The Leadership Toolbox. This program allows him to present his views and share best practices for leadership.

An area often overlooked in a homeowners insurance policy is the Other Structures coverage. What does it cover? What is excluded? Is the coverage amount sufficient?

They hover over football games and marching band performances. Media classes use them as part a school television show or other productions. The maintenance department could use them to inspect buildings and grounds. Drones have even become part of the curriculum.

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

This weekend I will have the privilege to visit some old friends and memories. For the 30^th time, I will attend Indiana University’s Little 500 - an event which began in 1951 to provide scholarships for working students.

Health care is always changing. It’s important to keep up with the trends – to not only ensure you’re remaining compliant but also to help control health care costs. Having an attractive benefits program is essential to recruiting and retaining the best talent for your company, not to mention being competitive and economical. So how do you know how your benefits compare?

I didn’t know what I know now, until I learned it. Poetic? Yes. Universally true? Absolutely.

With the constant evolution of human capital, it is imperative that employees, and leaders, are engaged at all levels. Have you enabled a culture that makes your team wake up in the morning and look forward to coming to work? Or are they simply collecting a paycheck? Talented employees can get a paycheck anywhere…everything an employer provides beyond a paycheck is what keeps them there.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Charlie Crouse, President of TBA & Oil Warehouse Inc. We hope you enjoy Charlie's wisdom and perspective.