Deadly weapons coverage: How to be more prepared for the threat of violence
One of the most difficult threats to defend is the attack of an armed individual or group of individuals who intend on inflicting harm. And, unfortunately, these incidents are part of a growing trend in the U.S. Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust provides Deadly Weapons Protection coverage to its members. Members can access services designed to […]
Tips for effective workplace policies and procedures
When was the last time you reviewed workplace policies and procedures? Even in the best of times, policies and similar documentation are often written off as a “one and done” event. Policies are drafted, approved, published…and oftentimes, forgotten. Substantial changes can happen very rapidly, which can render your current documentation outdated at best, obsolete at […]
Start the New Year with an updated natural disaster emergency response plan
It’s a new year and a fresh start. A great way to stay on the track for success in the new year is to make sure you have a natural disaster emergency response plan in place for your organization. While maybe not the most exciting New Year’s resolution, it is important for management to spend […]
5 Ways HR Can Support Employees’ Mental Health
An employee’s mental health includes how they think, feel and act, and includes their emotional and social well-being. While mental health includes mental illness, the two aren’t interchangeable. An employee can go through a period of poor mental health but not necessarily have a clear, diagnosable mental illness. Additionally, an employee’s mental health can change […]
Workplace Technology Trends: Cybersecurity and Recruiting
Keeping up with technology trends A focus on workplace technology trends helps organizations stay current with advancements that can modernize and make processes more efficient. These emerging technologies support both the employee and the organization as a whole. […]
Follow these best practices for employee recognition
What is employee recognition? Employee recognition is the acknowledgement and praise for exceptional work employees do that align with the company’s values, goals and purpose. The recognition can be formal or informal and can come from a manager or another company leader. Recognition could also come from a peer. […]