Winter Weather Liabilities for Property Owners and Managers in New Jersey
While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property owner or manager, snow and ice buildup means a hazard with the potential for costly liability.
Managing Employees After a Disaster
Natural or man-made disasters can cause a continued disruption to everyday life long after the event itself has passed.
The Dangers of Job Site Cellphone Use
According to a recent study, the average person checks their cellphone 100 times a day. While there is a time and a place for cellphones, using it at the job site can be extremely dangerous.
Are You Ready for a Product Recall?
The federal government generally mandates more than 1,000 product recalls each year. Not including voluntary recalls, which are unrecorded, that’s an average of almost four recalls a day.
Screening Volunteers for Your Organization
Regardless of how your organization recruits volunteers (e.g., word of mouth, via your company website or enrollment programs), it is imperative that you establish a stringent screening process.
Managing a Multicultural Workplace
Diversity in the workplace can present unique challenges for employers, including language barriers, cultural differences, discomfort among minority groups and tension due to changing dynamics.
Creating a Workers' Compensation Process
By developing a cohesive workers’ compensation process, you can play an active role in reducing related costs.
Data Security and Higher Education
Colleges and universities must uphold the value of the free exchange of ideas while keeping students’ private information secure and complying with state and federal regulations.
Donating to Disasters and Avoiding Scams
Despite the sense of urgency to help when disaster strikes, it is important to do some research before donating money. Don’t let dishonest people take advantage of your good intentions.
Are You Prepared for Floods in New Jersey?
What would you do if your property were flooded? Are you prepared? Even if you feel you live in a community with a low risk of flooding, remember that anywhere it rains, it can flood.
Five Strategies for Reducing Workers' Compensation Costs
The key to spending fewer work comp claims dollars is more than just stopping a few workplace accidents; it’s having a sound safety program designed to continuously improve.
Are You Prepared for Hurricanes in New Jersey?
Hurricanes are capable of producing winds in excess of 155 miles per hour and causing catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Additionally, hurricanes can also lead to storm surges along the coast and cause extensive damage from heavy rainfall.