Job Burn Out?
Posted: August 3, 2016
What's New about This Hybrid Office Space? Everything Shopify, an e-commerce company that develops software for online stores, has implemented a hybrid work environment with elements of traditional corporate offices and open concept workspaces at its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. And the 35,600 sq. ft. (3307 m) office has business and architectural media breathless: According to CBC News, Inc. magazine dubbed it "one of the...
Preventing Cyber Attacks
Posted: July 12, 2016
Technology Is Forcing Change - in a Good Way In the past few years, technology has been disrupting global commerce. But, as it turns out, that's not a negative. Some call it "creative disruption," and it means breaking long-held patterns to encourage positive change. In LinkedIn Pulse, Devin Wenig, president and CEO of eBay, writes, "The transformative effect of smartphones and tablets, not just on...
Defining Cyber Threats
Posted: June 16, 2016
Some Business Owners Need More Seasonal Coverage in Summer For some business owners, seasonal changes mean significant business changes. Have you considered what summer means for your company, aside from sunny, warm days? Does your business have the appropriate insurance for the coming season? Consider the following factors as you evaluate your summer insurance needs: Increased workload: If your company is heavily seasonal, such as...
High Tech Efficiency = Happy?
Posted: May 10, 2016
Tech Is Efficient But Human Interactions Make Us Happy Once, going to work meant meetings and lots of work-related interactions; today, there's been a huge jump in numbers of traditional (non-self-employed) employees who work remotely and connect to the office with technology. According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com, the percentage of workers telecommuting has risen 103 percent since 2005. And unlike in an office environment where opportunities for elevator...
Learn the ABCs of Asbestos
Posted: March 10, 2016
Learn the ABCs of Asbestos Contrary to popular opinion, asbestos is still around: asbestos liability remains one of the biggest threats to U.S. businesses, and the insurance industry estimates that asbestos-related losses could go as high as $85 billion. Here are the ABCs of asbestos - something you may not have thought you'd need to know about: Asbestos: Naturally occurring in the environment, asbestos is...
