Think an employee yawning at their desk is no big deal? That sleepy worker is not only likely less productive but also at greater risk for workplace injury and chronic health problems.      Insomnia costs American companies $63 billion each year in lost productivity. Insomnia was associated with the equivalent of 11.3 days of lost work performance per year  Sleep-deprived employees reported lower motivation to learn and difficulty in conversations...

Background checks are an indispensable tool for any industry. Bad hires pose unique hazards to the health and welfare of businesses – namely property loss, customer dissatisfaction, litigation and damage to a company’s professional reputation. We’ve made it our goal to help you eliminate the threat of these risks for our customers.  As a manager, the responsibility lies with you to maintain a safe environment for your employees, customers and guests. We know you want to hire...

In businesses both large and small, the addition of a company vehicle can be a valuable incentive for potential new hires. Whether your business utilizes fleet vehicles for your salesforce, for necessary business operations, or simply as a business perk, there are some key things to keep in mind both when hiring new employees who will be driving company vehicles, as well as maintaining the safety of your fleet and drivers long term. We recommend the following four best practices to help you operate...

With only two months remaining before the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule revising the “white collar” overtime exemption takes effect, businesses throughout the country should be preparing for the significant changes coming their way. On May 18, 2016, the DOL issued updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions. The final regulations focused primarily on updating the salary and compensation levels for executive, administrative and professional...