Paperwork (or these days its digital counterpart), is the bane of every small business owner, yet it is a requirement in order to stay on the right side of the law. The good news is that although laws can and do change, those changes tend to be in the nature of incremental developments which revolve …
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Why You Should Work Outdoors: 17 Science-Backed Reasons
We’ve all read the news — sitting at our desks all day can have serious consequences for our health. So why do 90 percent of Americans still live a sedentary lifestyle at work? It’s a good question, especially given the many health benefits of working outside. According to a study by L.L. Bean, …
Ways to Support Employees with Mental Health Problems
Sadly, there are millions of people suffering from some form of mental illness. Whether from depression, chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout, when a person’s emotional well-being is off balance, it alters their ability to perform at work. A wise employer knows that if their staff isn’t doing well …
Why You Need Asbestos Awareness Courses
Business owners who work in industries where employees could be exposed to asbestos have an obligation to keep them safe. An asbestos awareness course is one of the best ways to enhance your understanding and develop the required level of awareness to reduce the risk and implement safe working …
Workplace Hygiene Tips Every Small Business Should Follow
So, you’ve expanded, more people are coming in, business is booming – congratulations! Prepare to wage a war you never knew existed – the war on germs. As a business owner, the responsibility of maintaining hygienic conditions rests solely on you. With the influx of people on your payroll, the …
Should You Offer Healthcare to Your Employees? Small Business Owners Weigh In
Under the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Shared Responsibility Provisions, employers with at least 50 full-time employees (including full-time-equivalent employees) during the preceding calendar year must offer “minimum essential coverage that is ‘affordable’ and that provides ‘minimum value’ to …
