What could be more educational than a trip to a foreign country? Students can put what they’ve learned in language class to the test. They can see historical sites they’ve only read about. Even trying new foods, riding a bus or subway, or buying something in a store can stretch them educationally in ways no classroom could.

Gibson’s Employee Benefits Practice Leader Wes Mantooth shares his insight and wisdom on what 2016 may bring for the world of employee benefits.

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.

Would you be surprised to learn that a University of Scranton study found 92% of people who set resolutions don’t succeed? Probably not, because you, like me, may be one of those people. As much as we hate to admit it, resolutions usually don’t work. This is heartbreaking news to me. Not just because I’ll continue to eat unhealthily, but because I also won’t get around to saving money nor will I purge the closets like I promised myself.

As a contractor, do you need professional liability coverage? Many assume the answer is no, and respond with reasons such as:

Have you been following proper procedures for injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting? OSHA announced an update to the rule in September 2014 and changes went into effect on January 1, 2015. Even though it has been over a year since the rule change, it is important to take time and ensure your organization is in compliance each year.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Karen Moscato. We hope you enjoy Karen’s wisdom and perspective.

2015 was the year of the consultant. I offer that reflection because so many of my professional colleagues left their corporate positions in search of owning their own business. They felt they had wisdom to share to improve the health of the corporate business they just left.

You’ve likely said the phrase, “I’ll get around to that later,” many times. But when it comes to your personal insurance and risk management, do you actually get back around to it? 

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, KSM Consulting, a business and technology consulting firm. We hope you enjoy their insight and wisdom on managing cyber risks.

“Forever is composed of nows.” - Emily Dickinson

Ernest Hemingway’s famous novel, For Whom The Bell Tolls, is built around a few days in the life of an American volunteer, Robert Jordan, fighting in the Spanish Civil War in 1937. He was tasked with a dangerous mission he knew he likely wouldn’t survive. Jordan was the consummate soldier, never worrying too much about his own safety. However, as he lay dying and the fait accompli of his work comes into focus, he ponders a bigger theme:

The new year has arrived and with it our good intentions. We resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, get organized, go to the gym, you know the drill. Unfortunately, by the time February rolls around, the resolutions are a distant memory and feelings of failure begin to set in. Sound familiar?