How Does Your Organization’s Wellness Program Stack up?
The HERO Scorecard is designed to help organizations learn about best practices for promoting workplace health and well-being. The Hero Scorecard looks at areas such as strategic planning, integration, measurement [...]
Small Business Week- What Small Business Owners Need To Know About Insurance
All too often new business owners feel left in the dark when it comes to the insurance they should carry for their new venture. Although every business is different, from [...]
May is National Meditation Month
May is National Meditation Month. Meditation and mindfulness is becoming an ever growing part of the national lexicon. Scientific studies have shown that individuals who practice meditation and mindfulness change [...]
Where to Start? Promoting Cyber Safety for Children
Where to start? This excellent article, Internet Safety for Kids, explains that parents who start early can ingrain internet safety practices just as they teach their child to look both [...]
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
This is a good time to educate yourselves, your family and your community about strategies for preventing alcohol misuse or abuse. Now is a good time to talk with your [...]
Warm Winter Means More Ticks
Experts are warning that 2017 will a big year for ticks in the Northeast due to the unusually warm winter. More ticks can mean higher rates of Lyme Disease and [...]
Health Insurance and The Pareto Principle
The Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 rule, is often used in health insurance discussions; 80% of claims are generated by 20% of the population. The principle holds true [...]
Allergy Season is Near!
Allergy season is just about here. To ensure you don’t suffer more than you have to, be sure to limit your exposure to allergens. Check and change filters in your [...]
The Importance of Wellness Programs for the Aging Workforce
As the population ages, so too does the workforce. The CDC estimates that nearly one quarter of American workers will be age 55 or older by 2018. These employees are [...]
Laura Uden Receives New Insurance Designations
Congratulations to Laura Uden who has earned the Institutes’ AAI-M (Accredited Adviser in Insurance-Management) designation. The Institutes offer management tracks within select designation programs designed specifically for professionals interested in [...]