Employment practices liability claims can affect any size company. Wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment are just a few of the claims employees file against their employers. The litigation toll can be high, resulting in costly payouts, tension and negative public relations. Help prevent employment-related lawsuits with this nifty guide. Best Practices for Employee Evaluation Program
Sitting in front of a screen all day isn’t a physically stimulating activity, especially if you have meetings, paperwork and deadlines to contend with. However, with a little ingenuity, you can transform some of the time spent at your desk into low-stress workouts throughout the day. The following five office exercises can help strengthen and … 5 Exercises to Stay Active at the Office
Preventing the Top 4 Construction Hazards: You’re good at your job and you love what you do. However, every time you come to work, you risk suffering an injury. The construction site is one of the most hazardous workplaces, and many of the injuries that occur there are caused by these top four hazards: falls, … Preventing top 4 construction hazards
On June 20, 2016, the federal government and the majority of Canadian provinces reached an agreement in principle regarding changes to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The changes will be phased in over the course of seven years, beginning on Jan. 1, 2019, and will require workers and their employers to pay higher contributions. This … How the CPP will Impact Businesses
More than just a broker When business owners think of insurance, most they think of the policy they have in place, a premium they pay for, and the peace of mind that if there is an insured loss there is someone to help them. While this is part of the equation, there’s much more that the … Total Cost of Risk. Why You Should Care
From fires to floods, earthquakes to hurricanes, disaster can strike anytime, anywhere, and often with little to no advance warning. According to the Insurance Information Institute, as many as 40 per cent of businesses forced to suspend operations due to a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen their doors. Try to imagine the challenges your … Are You Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
It doesn’t matter if you’re a Fortune 500 company or a sole proprietorship, in today’s hyper connected business climate, cyber attacks are no longer a question of if, but when. This is especially true in Canada, which remains one of the most wired countries in the world. And while small to mid-sized businesses may not … The State of Cyber Security in Canada
You better watch out, you better not cry, cyber attacks are coming to town Sadly, anybody that uses a computer is at risk of a various forms of cyber attacks. DUN-DUN-DUNNNNN! A friend of mine was recently a victim of a ransomeware attack and had to shell out $300 to the culprits in order to … Cyber attacks are coming to town
So it turns out it riding a bike can be pretty dangerous. While death may be a tad dramatic, it is pretty common to be injured when cycling. In fact, according to Statistics Canada, around 7,500 cyclists are seriously injured every year. Yowza! There’s a lot of emphasis placed on wearing a helmet, but a … Death by Bicycle: 10 Ways it Could Happen
