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Bloodborne Pathogens: Preventing Exposures

By Gibson on Jun 24, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Think only health care workers and first responders are in danger of bloodborne pathogen exposure? Custodians, laundry workers, employees performing first aid, those who service medical equipment, law enforcement personnel, among others, can even be exposed to blood and other potentially infectious materials on the job.

Topics: Risk Management Health Risk Management
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Insure Your Outdoor Toys

By Gibson on Jun 22, 2015 6:30:00 AM

ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts, and snowmobiles make for pretty exciting outdoor fun. But without proper protection your off-roading adventures may lead to off the chart expenses.

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management
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Father’s Day Reflection From The Bride’s Dad

By Gibson on Jun 19, 2015 6:30:00 AM

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

When you have one child and that child is a daughter, her wedding day is the ultimate day of days. It was for me one of life’s most important opportunities to be a stand up guy in a series of moments stretching back 22 years since she was born.

Topics: Executive
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Customer Service: Are You The Gold Standard?

By Gibson on Jun 17, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Turpin, Gibson’s Chief Financial Officer and Fort Wayne Market President. We hope you enjoy Ron’s perspective and wisdom.

My family and I recently traveled to Florida for a family vacation. One of our stops was to a nationally known entertainment venue. During our day there I noticed several things that made me question their focus on customer service. Dirty tables in dining venues, staff who did not greet guests as they arrived, lack of line maintenance management, and numerous other little small things. As I added all of these together it made me ask the question, “do they really want and value me as a client?”

Topics: Risk Management
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Why You Should Be Concerned With Certificate Of Insurance Tracking

By Gibson on Jun 15, 2015 6:30:00 AM

In the construction industry, it seems you are either asking someone to sign a contract or being asked to sign a contract daily. With so many contracts, and the complexity involved, it can often be difficult to accurately assess your risk exposures. Yet oversights and mistakes in this process can be extremely costly.

Topics: Risk Management Construction Contract Review
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Building Better Relationships

By Gibson on Jun 12, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Cheryl Ashbaugh, consultant and coach for SpotOn Coaching and Consulting. We hope you enjoy Cheryl’s wisdom and perspective.

Positive, safe, rewarding relationships. Isn’t that something we all crave? Something we all need? It’s the basis of our human existence - to connect with others. How can something so necessary to our very soul be so difficult?

Topics: Executive
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Employee Wellbeing: Beyond ROI

By Nicole Fallowfield on Jun 10, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Traditionally, wellness programs have been quite predictable. Your employees take a health risk assessment and participate in biometric screenings. These will stratify participants into a given health risk category. Health coaching often follows. And there is usually some amount of incentive tied to the completion of the aforementioned activities.

Topics: Employee Benefits Health Risk Management
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Mistakes To Avoid When Implementing A Consumer Directed Health Plan

By Gibson on Jun 8, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger, Dr. Eric Bricker, Chief Medical Officer of Compass Professional Health Services. We hope you enjoy Dr. Eric’s wisdom and perspective.

While there are many lessons learned from the past 8 years I’ve spent working with clients on their consumer directed health plans, three in particular stick out.

Topics: Employee Benefits
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The Case for Biting Off More Than You Can Chew

By Gibson on Jun 5, 2015 6:30:00 AM

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Scott Downes, founder and principal of Thomas LLC, an independent consulting venture. We hope you enjoy Scott’s wisdom and perspective.

In about 60 days, my buddy Brian and I will be clicking into our pedals for a 6-stage, 240-mile mountain bike race called the Breck Epic. Over those six days, we will be climbing approximately 40,000 vertical feet of singletrack around Breckenridge, Colorado, most of which will be above 10,000 feet in elevation.

Topics: Executive
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9 Tips For Protecting Your Home While On Vacation

By Gibson on Jun 3, 2015 6:30:00 AM

You’ve packed the bags and are itching to start your vacation. Before you hit the road or hop on a plane, take a moment to think about your home. It is going to be sitting empty for several days. Have you done all you can to protect it?

Topics: Personal Insurance & Risk Management