Tax Credit Incentive for Massachusetts Wellness Program With all the healthcare reform changes beginning to roll out, individual’s health and well-being has been a hot topic lately. A Massachusetts Wellness Program is a great resource for companies to boost morale and keep their employees healthy, but they can be difficult and expensive to implement. Now, Massachusetts has passed legislation to help … Read More
Connecticut Employee Benefits: What Employees Want
Connecticut Employee Benefits: What Employees Want The future isn’t as important as right now. At least that’s what employees are saying about their employee benefits. When given a choice, employees chose short term benefits over ones with long term value. New survey data reported by Employee Benefit News showed that in a poll of 10,400 workers from ten key markets around the … Read More
Employee Presenteeism: Stay Home When You’re Sick
You wake up with a raging headache and awful cold. What do you do? Grab some tissues, stock up on Dayquil, and get to work- you have a huge project do that you just can’t miss. But now research is indicating this bull-headed, dedicated approach might not be best, for you or the company. Presenteeism is when an employee goes … Read More
Manufacturing: What is Crowdfunding?
Manufacturing: What is Crowdfunding? The idea of crowdfunding is simple. Large groups of people contribute small amounts of money for a project. Yet, this simple idea is fast taking hold of the business world, and could change the face of manufacturing. Take Kickstarter for example. An online phenomenon, Kickstarter is a venture capital site that helps inventors, artists, designers, etc, … Read More
Employee Wellness Plans: Heart Attacks Costly on all Sides
Employee Wellness Plans: Heart Attacks Costly on all Sides Heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases are tragic, costly, and painful. The goal of employee benefits and wellness plans is to reduce risk of chronic disease and improve employees’ health. But what exactly are the costs? Why are employee wellness plans so important? According to Employee Benefit News, a study presented at the … Read More
Why You Need Your Jewelry Appraised
Why You Need Your Jewelry Appraised Grandmother’s pearls; your engagement ring; the diamond tennis bracelet you received for your anniversary; over the years, you’ve amassed a gorgeous treasure chest of family heirlooms and precious gifts. Chances are many of those pieces are quite valuable. You have homeowners insurance to protect your home and belongings. However, not everything is covered under traditional policies- … Read More
High Value Homes: Value of Luxury Homes
High Value Homes: What can one million dollars get you across America in today’s market As many have noted the real estate market is gradually strengthening, some states more rapidly than others. However, despite the fluctuating changes in the market, one thing is still fixed; not all cities are equal. In Daytona, Ohio one million dollars may buy a 12,000 … Read More
How to Insure Valuables: Fine Art, Wine, Jewelry & More
How to Insure Valuables: Fine Art, Wine, Jewelry & More As Hurricane Sandy rolls past the east coast, residents are grieving over the loss of their valuable possessions. Even as families pack up their luggage and travel to different destinations, they often leave their home and their valuables susceptible to theft. Although your home is covered by homeowners insurance, your … Read More
How Your Manufacturing Business Can Go Green
How Your Manufacturing Business Can Go Green In the beginning of the “Green” campaign it seemed like liberal politicians and a minuscule amount of concerned citizens were the only ones pushing for change. However, that is no longer the case. People started to become concerned about the environment and have taken the initiative to decrease their carbon footprint. Most industries followed and … Read More
Energy Dealer Insurance: The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy
Energy Dealer Insurance: The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy If someone were to ask the American population of 1990 their opinion of solar energy, many individuals would say that it was unnecessary. However, years have gone and America has been able to experience the changes our world has been going through. According to a recent poll done by Sungevity … Read More