It’s the 21st century business nightmare. A cyber-attack. A modern “monster” with many faces. Hackers can trick your employee into disclosing sensitive information. They can figure out a weak password. A virus or malware can leave your data vulnerable. The mobility of devices or laptops makes them easy to steal—and any data stored on them can often be stolen just as easily. Hackers can scramble your network and demand a bitcoin ransom to release it. They can down your website with bot traffic. They likely have other ways to get to data we haven’t even heard about yet.

And once they have your data, you can’t stop them from using it; you can only manage the fallout. That costs you not just time, but money too. For example, dealing with compromised personal information often requires attorneys, information technology specialists, a public relations firm, notices to the affected individuals, and identity-theft coverage for them too.

For modern businesses, then, cyber insurance has become a necessity. It can cover many of the costs you incur from a cyber-attack. But how do you know if you have the right coverage and enough of it?

Like the message in Simon Sinek’s new book Together Is Better, we humans are so much better when we’re working together.

Community wellbeing and workplace giving are integral to an organization’s success. Providing your people with opportunities to get involved within their communities, and supporting the causes and issues that matter to them, increases employee engagement and helps create a strong company culture. The key to a successful community wellbeing program is to ensure your people feel invested in the organization’s giving efforts. The more personally connected to a cause they feel, the more likely they are to participate.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Steve Camilleri, Executive Director at the Center for the Homeless. We hope you enjoy Steve’s wisdom and perspective.

I'm scared to write this blog.

OK, there, I admitted it, I'm scared. But why? 

Because I am going to share my love for Justin Timberlake. And my love for him goes way back...and not just the uber-cool 2013 Suit and Tie Timberlake, but I'm talking about the 1995 N'Sync when-no-one-else-really-thought-he-was-cool-Timberlake!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger SnackNation, a company that delivers healthy snacks to offices to help boost employee engagement, workplace health, and productivity. SnackNation's blog and infographic address an important workplace wellbeing concern – stress. We hope you enjoy SnackNation’s insight on this important wellbeing topic.

There’s a silent killer in your workplace.

It lurks in the shadows, depleting your energy, sacking your concentration, and shaking your confidence. Your co-workers talk about it in hushed tones (if at all), and your boss is in denial of its very existence…

Its name?

Stress.

From safety and quality, to production and turnover- supervisors face a variety of challenges and responsibilities in their roles. Supervisors are key to an organization’s ability to develop personnel and establish expectations for the implementation of a proactive safety culture. They are the hidden heroes! Are you arming them with the tools, resources, and training to effectively develop their teams?

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Clint Bolser, President and CEO of LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. We hope you enjoy Clint’s wisdom and perspective.

A couple years ago my son Preston and I participated in a father-son overnight basketball camp at Bethel College. The camp incorporated basketball drills and games but the overall goal was to enhance a father and son relationship in a fun atmosphere. Mike Lightfoot, who is retiring this year as Bethel College Head Basketball Coach spent a couple of hours privately with the fathers to talk about his experience as a father and engage the group in conversation about what we can do to be positive role models for our children.

Whether you’re flying two states over for a business trip or exploring a new country on your dream vacation, travel requires a lot of planning. In the midst of booking flights, confirming hotel rooms, reserving rental cars, and packing suitcases, travel insurance can seem like an unnecessary addition to your to-do list. Ask any seasoned traveler for advice, however, and they’ll tell you it’s the one thing you should never set off without. No matter how much planning you’ve put into your trip, the unexpected can, and often does, happen. The good news is, you can plan for that too—and purchasing the right travel insurance policy is just the way to do it.

It’s no secret that disengaged workers can negatively impact your organization. Research, especially studies conducted by Gallup, continues to show us that disengaged employees are less productive, are absent from work more often, and more likely to have workplace accidents than their engaged colleagues.

A key component of managing the employee experience is gathering employee feedback. To improve employee engagement, you must understand your starting point. Do your employees feel valued? What do they appreciate most? What areas can be improved?

“You earn your reputation by the things you do every day.” – Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas

A December 2016 Gallup poll asked respondents to rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in different fields. Insurance salespeople came in 20 out of 22, beating out car salespeople and members of Congress. No wonder prospective clients sometimes entertain a meeting with us under the guise of “just trying to keep my current agent honest.”

While the perception of the insurance industry may be near the bottom, it’s not like other sectors are getting glowing reviews. I decided to pose a few questions about “doing the right thing” on LinkedIn in a simple post and got thousands of views. This is clearly an issue that spans industries and professions.