If you want to understand senior living as it is actually run today, Bridge the Gap is one of the best places to start.

By David Hosier, CBCP | Senior Risk Management Consultant for Unison Risk Solutions

On this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Tim Roemer, CEO of GMI (Global Market Innovators), an IT and managed security services provider based in Scottsdale and Seattle. Tim shares his journey from the CIA, White House Situation Room, Arizona Director of Homeland Security, and now CEO. He unpacks what it means to lead with trust instead of micromanagement, why the best teams are built on diverse perspectives, and how he is learning to listen twice as much as he talks. Tim also opens up about trial and error with work life balance, putting family first when it counts, and how continuously refining his natural people skills has become his leadership edge.

Scott Becker, founder of Becker's Healthcare and partner at McGuireWoods, joins Tim Leman to share hard-earned lessons from decades of building businesses. From early setbacks to creating a media empire, Scott reveals why great teams beat great ideas, the importance of knowing your business inside and out, and how founders must evolve to stay out of their own way. They explore hiring philosophy, the "desert of nothing" that tests every builder, and why the best leaders are judged by what happens after they leave. Scott also previews his upcoming book, Building Great Businesses, offering lessons on growth, grit, and long-term thinking.

Ladders are used in nearly every industry, as well as in day‑to‑day tasks at home. Because they feel familiar, it can be easy to overlook the risks they introduce.National Ladder Safety Monthis an opportunity for organizations to reinforce safe practices, reduce preventable injuries and strengthen their overall safety culture.

We know you strive to provide benefits that protect your employees’ well-being and financial security. One area that often gets overlooked is the potential need for long-term care (LTC).

One of the most challenging aspects of running an employee benefits program is finding a balance between quality and cost control. Oftentimes, the two seem to be at odds. However, with the right strategy in place, employers can offer cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.