6 Questions to Answer about Your Employee Benefits Before Open Enrollment
Posted: September 13, 2023
6 Questions to Answer about Your Employee Benefits Before Open EnrollmentOpen enrollment is the period every year during which eligible employees may enroll in benefits or make changes to their existing benefits. Employees may have the option to enroll in health, dental, or vision plans, group life insurance, or other benefits. Once elections are made, they cannot be changed until the next open enrollment period, except with certain qualifying events, such as the birth of...
Assisted Living Week: Protecting Grandparents with Long-Term Care Insurance
Posted: September 10, 2023
Assisted Living Week: Protecting Grandparents with Long-Term Care InsuranceToday we are celebrating National Grandparents' Day, which always falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. September 10 also marks the start of Assisted Living Week this year. Similar to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Grandparents' Day is an entire day dedicated to grandparents. It is an opportunity to treasure the special connection between grandparents and children, which has been proven to be beneficial...
Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door Closed
Posted: September 6, 2023
Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door ClosedHow much time do you have to escape a fire?Forty years ago, the average time people had to escape a fire safely was 17 minutes. Today’s homes only allow for three minutes or less to evacuate. Why? Modern synthetic construction materials, home furnishings and contemporary layouts allow fire to spread and become toxic much faster than in the past. (Test your knowledge of fire safety facts...
Embracing Diversity & Celebrating Latino History Month
Posted: September 1, 2023
Embracing Diversity & Celebrating Latino History MonthNational Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15 and continues until October 15. This is a time to celebrate and recognize the diverse cultures, extensive histories, and many contributions of the American Latino community. Beginning as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, the nationwide celebration was extended to a month in 1988. It involves festivals, community gatherings, conferences, art shows, concerts, and many other...
4 Fire Prevention Tips for Your Business
Posted: September 1, 2023
4 Fire Prevention Tips for Your BusinessReducing the risk of a fire at your business is one of the most important things you can do to help protect your customers, employees and property. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that more than 116,500 nonresidential building fires occurred in 2021. Those fires caused 1,025 injuries and almost $3.7 billion in damages.The Unseen Costs For business owners, these damages can be more costly than...
