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Report Predicts Escalation of Cyber Attacks in 2017
According to a recent report from Experian, a global information services group, businesses can expect to see an increase in the number and severity of cyber attacks in 2017. The report also predicts that a large number of politically-motivated cyber attacks near the end of 2016 will escalate into a larger cyber attack conflict and that businesses in the financial, security and health care industries will be the most frequently targeted. As a part...
Read MoreOvertime Rule Delayed Until Further Notice
On Nov. 22, 2016, a federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule nationwide until further notice. The rule, which was set to take effect on Dec. 1, 2016, would have increased the salary threshold for the “white collar overtime exemptions” from $23,660 per year to $47,476 per year. What Is the Future of the Overtime Rule? The DOL may be...
Read MoreSedentary Working is a Top Health Risk
Sedentary working is a new top health risk that is getting increased attention from health and safety professionals. Sitting for long periods is thought to slow the metabolism, which affects the body’s ability to break down body fat and regulate blood sugar and blood pressure. However, more research is needed in order to clear up some confusion over how employers can protect their staff from the perils of sedentary working. Although studies have linked...
Read More88 Percent of Employees Lack Knowledge to Prevent Cyber Incidents
According to a recent report, 88 percent of employees lack the understanding necessary to prevent common cyber incidents. That report is based on the results of a survey given to more than 1,000 employees across the Unites States, and was designed to test the level of knowledge and awareness of cyber security among employees by asking them to name proper behaviors in given circumstances. The survey covered eight risk domains and assigned...
Read More2017 Marketplace Plan Premiums Rise 25 Percent
The open enrollment period for obtaining health coverage for 2017 through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace begins Nov. 1, 2016, and ends Jan. 31, 2017. The 2017 Marketplace looks a bit different than it did last year, especially in regards to increased premium costs. According to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), premiums for a midlevel benchmark plan from the federal Marketplace will increase an average...
Read MoreDecorate Safely During The Holidays
One of our favorite times of the year is when it’s finally time to start pulling out the holiday decorations. There is just something about a fully decorated home that brings warmth, love and cheer to even the gloomiest of days. But, as the holiday season gets into full swing, it’s important to know the dangers associated with decorating as well. While holiday decorations can be fun and beautiful, they can also present fire...
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