The Ultimate Guide to Creating an Employee Handbook

An employee manual not only sets the stage for your company’s culture, vision, vibe, and rules of the road, but it also establishes your intention to communicate clearly. Also, certain elements within the handbook—such as perks, compensation, benefits, and a safe work environment—are essential for the retention of employees. This guide provided by The Hartford…

Insuring Your Home for the Right Amount

Depending on the age and condition of your home, calculating the insurance value or reconstruction cost, can be a complicated process. These tips from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies provide you with information to better understand the valuation process. What is reconstruction cost? Reconstruction cost, or replacement cost, is the cost to hire a contractor to…

National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorized through 9/30/2020

Congress must periodically renew the NFIP’s statutory authority to operate. On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation passed by Congress that extends the National Flood Insurance Program’s (NFIP’s) authorization to September 30, 2020. Congress must now reauthorize the NFIP by no later than 11:59 pm on September 30, 2020. FEMA and Congress have never failed…

Top 10 Road Test Tips

Giving a road test to an applicant seeking employment can be one of the best ways to determine whether the individual will be a safe hire. When conducting a road test, you can spot poor driving habits that may translate into serious crashes if the behaviors are not corrected. Watch how a pre-trip inspection is…

Resolve to be Ready

This year, make a couple of emergency planning resolutions. Resolve to be prepared. Make an emergency plan: choose a safe place to meet, learn evacuation routes, and establish an out-of-town contact. Take a current photo of you and your pet together in case you get separated during a disaster. Get to know your neighbor and invite…

Holiday Cleanup Tips

Dreading the holiday decor cleanup? Check out these tips to help make the post-holiday cleanup easier. Take pictures of your decorations before taking anything down. They’ll be a great reference when you’re planning next year’s displays. Start taking the non-breakables off of the tree first. Put them in their own box. No need to take…