Businesses are more susceptible than ever to the complex dynamics triggered by tariffs and foreign policy changes. As political winds shift, unexpected turbulence can disrupt international trade patterns, shake supply chains and…
At their best, referral programs can reward your employees, expand your labor pool and reduce overall recruiting costs. A referral program is a talent acquisition strategy in which current employees are asked…
By Maggie Bender-Johnson, CEO, Bender Insurance Solutions At a recent conference, my fellow employee-owner Dona Lisa Buschmann came across a fun and thought-provoking question: What can business leaders learn from Star…
Every insurance company has its own way of handling a claim. When you signed your policy, your independent insurance agent probably sent you information about it. That may have been a while…
Hackers attack a business network every minute. It’s a matter of when, not if, your data will be breached. Even so, you may have thought, “Hacking stats are fine, but what about…
If your business encountered an office fire, workplace violence, a chemical spill or extreme weather, would you be prepared? Would your employees know how to react? Would they be able to…
It is easy to sit back and watch 401(k) plan savings grow when investments are going well. But even the most seasoned investors feel uneasy when the stock market drops. Historical data shows…
Performance management is critical to organizational success. The management consulting firm McKinsey & Company says how you go about it can make all the difference. Research suggests plenty of room for improvement….
According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise,…
According to the industry news site BenefitsPRO, more than 90% of employees say employee benefits contribute greatly to their job satisfaction. But in a concerning trend, sentiments toward benefits have been dropping…