In most cases, the transition from hiring to onboarding an employee is straightforward. However, in some instances, employers may find themselves in a position where they must rescind a job offer. This is a difficult situation for both the employer and the newly hired...
As of March 26, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements remains unenforceable due to legal challenges. Initially slated to take effect on September 4, 2024, the rule faced opposition from various business groups, leading...
Health care providers have been increasingly utilizing technology and turning to digitization. Innovations such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), digital billing systems and connected devices continue to reshape the industry. Although technological...
In recent years, captive insurance companies have consistently outperformed commercial market insurers. This success is attributed to their balance sheet strength, operational performance, and specialized business models. Captives offer significant advantages, giving...
The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of devices (e.g., sensors, actuators and trackers) equipped with advanced software and processing capabilities that can connect and exchange information. This technology can provide a wide range of benefits to...
Every year, Prevent Blindness, the eye health and safety organization, recognizes March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness of potential eye hazards in the workplace and encourage employees to take their eye health...
Workers’ compensation insurance is one of the largest expenses for staffing companies and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Due to the high-risk nature of temporary staffing, complex employee classifications, and frequent policy audits, securing...
At the 97th Academy Awards held on March 2, 2025, director Sean Baker delivered a passionate acceptance speech upon winning Best Director for his film “Anora.” In his address, Baker emphasized the irreplaceable communal experience that movie theaters...
What is Conscious Unbossing Just as workplaces have evolved in recent years, workers’ expectations and aspirations have, too. Younger professionals are rejecting traditional career paths, specifically middle management roles. Generation Z (Gen Z) respondents to a...
While modern cybersecurity focuses on digital threats like ransomware and phishing, an often-overlooked vulnerability in healthcare operations is the fax machine. Despite being considered outdated, fax machines remain widely used in healthcare due to HIPAA compliance...
As 2025 begins, manufacturing businesses must be mindful of the trends impacting the industry. Monitoring the latest developments and appropriately adjusting operations and risk management practices in response to them is crucial, as each significantly impacts the...
According to a quarterly analysis by CEO coaching organization Vistage, nearly 2 in 3 CEOs of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) expect their total number of employees to increase in 2025. These CEOs (65%) are optimistic about hiring and growth this year. The latest...