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April 24, 2025
Understanding and Mitigating Nonprofit D&O Risks
Nonprofit organizations can benefit their communities in many ways, often providing a range of valuable services and other charitable contributions to people in need. As the leaders of these organizations, board members are responsible for maintaining successful operations and ensuring their nonprofits accomplish key initiatives. While this can be fulfilling work, it also carries some...
April 22, 2025
The Importance of Cyber Insurance for Small Businesses
Businesses across industry lines have become more reliant on technology to conduct their operations. However, any digital presence—no matter how small—presents a cybersecurity risk. Whether a business utilizes e-commerce, stores sensitive data or sends emails, it could be vulnerable to cyberattacks. These incidents can result in large-scale financial losses, regulatory fines and reputational damage. While...
April 21, 2025
National Work Zone Awareness Week: A Critical Reminder for the Construction Industry
Each April, the nation observes National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW)—a time to recognize the critical importance of safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. For professionals in the construction industry, this week serves as both a solemn reminder and a call to action: work zones save lives when managed correctly, but they can also be high-risk...
April 17, 2025
One-quarter of Federal Spending in FY 2024 Was on Health Care
A KFF analysis found that $1 of every $4 in the federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 (Oct. 1-Sept. 30) was used to pay for health programs and services. The government spent $1.9 trillion (27%) on health care programs and services, while other large spending categories included Social Security (21%), national defense (13%) and interest payments...
April 15, 2025
Mitigating VPN Vulnerabilities
A virtual private network (VPN) is a type of technology that uses an encrypted connection to route internet traffic through a remote server, granting a user access to certain digital services while masking their online activity. Connecting to a VPN establishes a safe tunnel between a user’s device and the internet, making it seem as...
April 11, 2025
Mental Health Care Benefits Strategies
In today’s work environment, employees are increasingly grappling with common mental health challenges such as burnout, stress and anxiety, as well as other diagnosable mental health disorders and conditions. These issues not only affect personal well-being but also impact workplace productivity and morale. While creating a healthy workplace culture, equipping managers to support workers and...
April 8, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on ACA’s Mandate for Free Preventive Care
On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a pivotal legal dispute regarding the constitutionality of a key component of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) preventive care mandate. The Court’s decision in this case, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management Inc., will impact the requirement for health plans and health insurance issuers...
April 3, 2025
April Marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council designates April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage drivers to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel. Distracted Driving Overview The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines distracted driving as any activity that may divert a...
April 1, 2025
The Critical Role of Employee Feedback in Developing Benefits Packages
In today’s competitive labor market, offering the right benefits package can make all the difference in attracting and retaining top talent. While employers often focus on benchmarking against industry standards or following trends, one of the most effective tools for building meaningful benefits programs is something much closer to home: employee feedback. Why Employee Feedback...
March 27, 2025
Unusually Active Hurricane Season in Store for the Atlantic: AccuWeather
Another above-average hurricane season will threaten the Atlantic this year, with as many as six storms affecting the US, AccuWeather Inc. said. Between 13 and 18 storms will at least reach tropical storm strength, and seven to 10 of those are expected to become hurricanes with winds of at least 74 miles (119 kilometers) per...