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With the continual rise in technology and social media, reputational risk management remains a top concern for many businesses.
You know the story. After being down three games to one in the 2016 World Series versus Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs force a Game 7. One hundred and eight years of disappointment and frustration hang in the balance. They’ve already blown a couple of leads during the contest, yet find themselves up 8 to 7 in the 10th inning, still in a position to win it all. They need one. More. Out.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in the U.S. And 1 in 25 experiences a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits major life activities. You have a greater likelihood of encountering someone in a mental or emotional crisis than someone having a heart attack. This prevalence of mental illness means it is likely impacting many individuals in your workforce.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Theresa Burns, Senior Account Manager at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Theresa’s wisdom and perspective.
As I approached the first session of Gibson’s Leadership Academy, a nine month leadership program, back in January, I was hopeful I’d get one or two useful lessons out of the experience. I thought it might be similar to some of the seminars you go to, where you hear a lot of information but only a little bit sticks. But boy was I wrong!
From group activities to one-on-one sessions with a leadership coach, I learned about myself and my colleagues. Here are a few of my greatest takeaways:
As Daylight Savings Time comes to end and you rewind your clocks, take a moment to change out the batteries of your smoke detectors.
Halloween is a time to watch scary movies, visit frightening haunted houses, and dress up as ghosts, witches, and zombies. As we prepared for this day of spooky things, we asked our team to share what they consider the scariest risks facing businesses today.
Every organization is different. What you consider the biggest risks will vary from industry, size, and region. While not all inclusive, here are 7 scary risks currently haunting many businesses:
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Bonita Argent, Partner at InCite Performance Group. We hope you enjoy Bonita’s wisdom and perspective.
In May 2016, a final rule was issued to improve the tracking or workplace injuries and illnesses.
Aside from the new reporting requirements, the rule also contains anti-retaliation provisions. Though originally scheduled to become effective on August 10, 2016, OSHA has delayed the enforcement twice, with a new effective date of December 1, 2016.
Few pet owners believe their dog is capable of biting another person. The truth is - dog bites are more common than you think. Each day in the U.S., dog bites cause over 2,000 injuries requiring medical attention.
Dog bites aren't just common; they're also expensive. The average claim for a dog bite is $37,214 and dog bites accounted for more than one third of all homeowner liability claims paid in 2015.
Every month, 2 workers are killed in trench collapses.
