Between hectic schedules, stress and difficulty sleeping, many people find themselves fatigued during the workday. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your fatigue levels and stay more alert at work. Risks of Fatigue Symptoms of fatigue include...
Electrical rooms provide essential functions for commercial properties, but they can also pose significant fire risks if not properly designed, built and maintained. From overloaded circuits to faulty wiring and inadequate upkeep, a range of largely preventable issues...
The minimum wage rate is expected to change in 2026 in the following states: Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota...
Introduction Using personal protective equipment (PPE) is instrumental in keeping yourself safe and healthy on the job. Workers use PPE when there is some type of hazard identified that cannot be eliminated or controlled through other means. Simply stated, when we...
The gig economy is a system in which organizations engage individuals, often through digital platforms or intermediaries, for temporary or task-based work, rather than relying solely on full- and part-time employees. It’s quickly becoming a key component of the world...
President Donald Trump announced that brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products will be subject to a 100% tariff starting Oct. 1. However, drugmakers building a manufacturing plant in the United States will not be subject to the tariffs. Trump said that “is...
Manufacturing settings carry a wide range of risks, largely due to the use of complex machinery and equipment. As such, properly servicing equipment is essential to maintain smooth operations and avoid potential losses. Without sufficient maintenance measures in...
When Marvel Studios announced it was moving major film productions out of Georgia, the headlines focused on cost savings, tax incentives, and global expansion. But will they regret their decision? On paper, it makes perfect sense: lower labor costs abroad, attractive...
Health care costs, and consequently employee benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years, and they’re not slowing down. Mercer projects that the total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 6.5% on average in 2026, which is the...
Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) thrive on compliance. But even seasoned providers stumble on common errors. Here are the five most frequent—and costly—compliance pitfalls: • Worker Misclassification (The Big One): Treating employees as independent...
Building a strong, resilient healthcare staff in nursing homes and long-term care settings requires more than credentials — it demands heart, trust, and adaptability. This article outlines 10 practical, experience-tested strategies for developing teams that thrive...
On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government shut down after congressional leaders failed to reach an agreement on a short- term funding deal. During the shutdown, government agencies must cease all but their most critical functions. This paves the way for hundreds of...