Some items are too heavy, bulky or awkward for one person to handle safely. That's when a team lift can be the right call. A team lift occurs when two or more workers coordinate to move a load together, distributing the physical demand and reducing...

Workplace Ergonomics:  What is Trigger Finger Trigger finger is a condition that affects the tendons in your fingers or thumb, making them difficult to move or causing them to lock in a bent position. It develops when repeated gripping, squeezing or pinching motions irritate the tendon...

A commercial property loss can come without warning. Whether a fire breaks out overnight, a storm damages the roof or a pipe bursts and floods the building, the hours immediately following a loss have an outsized effect on the outcome of any insurance claim. Missteps...

When it comes to motivating employees, one size does NOT fit all, and with the cost of health insurance soaring, employers are caught in a difficult position. They need to manage their budgets, but they cannot afford to alienate employees by stripping down coverage. To bridge...

Heat illness occurs when your body gets too hot and can no longer cool itself. It can come on quickly, and some forms can become life-threatening within minutes. Anyone who works in a hot environment, indoors or outdoors, can be affected. Knowing what to look...

An annual standardized wage increase is a uniform percentage or flat-dollar raise given to employees, often regardless of individual performance. These increases typically range from 2% to 4%, though this varies by industry, company size and economic climate. More employers are taking this “peanut butter”...

Project delays and cost overruns are common in the construction sector, as project delivery depends on many moving parts and can be disrupted by factors such as adverse weather, economic volatility, and shifting scope and design requirements. When projects are delayed or exceed their initial budget,...

Workplace injury is no longer just physical. Mental and psychological claims are rising rapidly—and for risk managers and PEO professionals, they represent a more complex, costly, and strategic exposure. This shift isn’t temporary. It’s redefining how workplace risk must be managed. Why Psychological Claims Are Increasing Several forces...

The past few years have seen a rapid expansion in artificial intelligence (AI), with many businesses leveraging this technology to automate workflows and administrative tasks, analyze vast amounts of corporate data, and enhance customer service offerings. However, as more businesses integrate AI-powered tools into their...

Can a Full Time, Exempt Professional Development Nurse Receive Overtime Pay While Working as an Hourly Staff Nurse? On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5, addressing the overtime implications when an exempt employee under Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair...