Chances are you remember your first summer job. Maybe you delivered newspapers or hauled bales of hay on the farm. Looking back, the experience and skills you gained on the job was invaluable. And the money you earned helped pay for college or to buy a new stereo. Each year, about 6 million young people swell America’s workforce by taking … Read More
Franchise owners: The secrets to managing Millennials!
It’s no secret that one of the challenges of launching and maintaining a successful fast food franchise is attracting and retaining quality employees. Turnover in the restaurant business is rampant. Half of a fast food restaurant’s staff will leave within a year, and casual dining establishments don’t fare much better at 44%. Combine this already tough landscape with the particular tendencies … Read More
The Cleveland Browns and Sinclair Risk: Why being different is a good thing.
The Cleveland Browns debuted new uniforms last month, and they are quite eye-catching, especially given what came before. Fans long familiar with jerseys featuring tiny, barely readable “Browns” now see “CLEVELAND” screaming in big letters across the front. The uniforms can consist of multiple color combos of orange, brown, and white, the day’s variety depending on…owner Jimmy Haslam’s mood? But, … Read More
CT Business Insurance: Holiday Party Planning Tips
CT Business Insurance: Holiday Party Planning Tips As the holiday season approaches, many Connecticut businesses are planning their end of the year company parties and gatherings. Holiday parties offer a festive opportunity to foster employee relations and happiness, but unfortunately office parties also come with additional liability and loss exposures. When planning your company’s holiday shindig, there are a number … Read More
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options
CT Employee Benefits Planning: Assessing Voluntary Options An effective Employee Benefits program is key to attracting and retaining top talent. While voluntary benefits plans are still paid by employees, the company-run programs offer employees discounted prices for coverage compared to the open market. These employment perks often help employees with life needs and expenses they might otherwise not have the … Read More
Fairfield CT Contractor Insurance: Common Winter Safety Hazards
Fairfield CT Contractor Insurance: Common Winter Safety Hazards As Fairfield contractors know, construction doesn’t stop when the weather begins to chill, but working on a Connecticut job site in the dead of winter comes with many hazards and challenges. It’s important at this time of year for contractors to begin preparing for all the winter weather nature has in store. … Read More
What are Middlesex County Surety Bonds?
What are Middlesex County Surety Bonds? Surety Bonds are important tools used in many industry sectors to mitigate risk and ensure that contractual obligations are fulfilled. While many professionals understand the value and necessity of this form of financial protection, few understand what a surety bond truly is and how the process works. One of the most important things to … Read More
CT Business Insurance: What is Crowdfunding?
CT Business Insurance: What is Crowdfunding? Until very recently, financing a small business was often dependent on soliciting a few lenders for large sums of money in hopes of generating start-up and venture capital, but today many small business hopefuls are turning to the internet to generate the funds they need to launch their endeavor. This process is known as … Read More
CT Energy Dealer Insurance: Judge Found BP Grossly Negligent
CT Energy Dealer Insurance: Judge Found BP Grossly Negligent Four years ago, an oil rig explosion caused more than 200 million gallons of crude oil to be released into the Gulf of Mexico over a total of 87 days resulting in the worst oil spill in US history. The explosion caused 11 workers fatalities, 17 additional employee injuries and 16,000 … Read More
Wallingford Business Insurance: What is the Internet of Things?
Wallingford Business Insurance: What is the Internet of Things? The Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most prominent buzz words dominating recent new articles, social media feeds, business analytics and economic projections, and experts suggest that the hype surrounding IoT hasn’t even reached its peak yet! What really has businesses, market researchers and economists excited are projections for … Read More