When you think of snacks, what comes to mind? Did you know snacking is actually a healthy habit for adults and children? Of course there’s a caveat - to have health benefits, it has to be full of nutrients versus laden with sugar and simple carbohydrates.
This article was written by Heidi McIdoo, M.S., R.D., L.D.N., nutrition consultant, spokesperson, author, and freelance writer. It originally appeared in Health Perch, a digital health magazine focusing on physical and mental wellness.
Enjoy!
According to OSHA, approximately 2.3 million construction workers frequently work on scaffolds. Scaffold-related accidents cause about 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year. They also result in $90 million in lost workdays. Taking steps to ensure compliance with the scaffolding standards could help employers protect workers and prevent significant costs.
I’m a graduate of Indiana State University. And no, we’re not the Hoosiers (a common question when I’m traveling outside of Indiana). We are the Sycamores. We are “almost famous” in my mind for two reasons. Those would be Larry Bird, and in the college of business, a nationally ranked Insurance and Risk Management (IRM) program.
On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Meredith Baratz, Vice President of Strategic Insight and Innovation at UnitedHealthcare, presented on designing innovative experiences and solutions for health consumers. Below are the highlights.
On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Jill Ostrem and Chad Towner shared marketplace perspectives. Below are the highlights.
On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Mike Nader, Partner at Faegre Baker Daniels, presented a compliance update. Below are the highlights.
Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.
Last January I was browsing in Barnes & Nobles and noticed Tony Robbins on the cover of Success magazine. He was promoting an article on pushing past your comfort zone to achieve the extraordinary. He looked older and more serious than I remembered. I picked up the magazine, looked at Tony, and smiled a big smile with soft eyes. God knows I love that man.
As an employee owned company, our clients have the unique opportunity to speak with owners each day. We asked a few of our employee-owners to share what Gibson’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (GESOP), means to them. As you would expect, it means different things to different people. But several themes consistently appeared in their responses.
#WhatsTheRisk is my tagline for this regular executive blog. Given that I’m an insurance broker, you may think the risks I write about are “hazards” such as your building catching fire. The reality is: the biggest risks to most organizations come from strategic and business risks that involve people and your leadership. That’s right. You might be the biggest liability at your company!
Tornados, fires, and storms happen. Burglaries happen. You take precautions to protect your home from these situations, but have you thought about what you would do if you lost your possessions?
Yes, your insurance policy is there to help cover your losses. But how do you know how much coverage you need? How will you go about replacing what you lose?
Creating a detailed inventory of your belongings is an important step in protecting your home. Don’t overlook it.
