HR professionals carry a long list of responsibilities, including oversight of recruitment, compliance, employee engagement, benefits administration, and learning and development (L&D). In many cases, these professionals work in a small team with minimal support, or even as a department of one. The scope of...
In a culture where being busy often becomes a badge of honor, hobbies can feel like indulgences reserved for people with extra time. Yet research consistently shows that engaging in meaningful pastimes isn’t just fun; it can be beneficial for mental health. Hobbies can provide...
On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA...
The National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council will host their annual National Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. This stand-down will take place April 20-24, 2026, in coordination with the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The goal of the initiative is to stop, talk and act....
General liability claims (e.g., slips, falls or accidental property damage) can occur unexpectedly, and a slow or ineffective response can disrupt operations, create financial strain and increase the likelihood of litigation. In contrast, a prompt, coordinated response can help limit liability and minimize damages. Consider the...
If you’ve ever sat through a mandatory safety briefing or grumbled about the rigid placement of a fire extinguisher, you’ve felt the influence of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). In the U.S., OSHA is the undisputed heavyweight of workplace protection. But what happens when you...
On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union (SOTU) address of his second term. The SOTU address is an annual speech the president delivers near the beginning of each year, outlining how the country is doing and identifying future initiatives...
The high-stakes world of travel nursing is facing a paradoxical crisis in 2026: while pay remains significantly higher than staff roles, the "super-specialists" who power the most critical hospital units are walking away. In specialized areas like the Cardiac Cath Lab, Labor & Delivery (L&D),...
In 2026, the employee benefits market is being shaped by a variety of trends, including regulatory volatility, shifting compliance priorities, accelerated cost pressures and ever-evolving workplace demands. Here are compliance trends to watch for: On July 4, 2025, a sweeping tax and spending bill, commonly...
As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts smaller business. To help you mitigate your costs,...