How many Zoom meetings do you participate in each week? Probably more than you used to. The use of Zoom and other video conferencing technology has skyrocketed during the global pandemic as a way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and as many... (Read More)

It's a fact: Employees' feelings about the companies they work for are often shaped in great part in the first weeks and months on the job. It's a critical window of time for employees to find out about the companies they work for and whether the... (Read More)

Have you fallen into the habit of sending e-mails to communicate with your co-workers and/or employees — even if they are just a few steps away from you? Perhaps it is time to rethink your reliance on technology at the office. Although most... (Read More)

The construction industry has had its share of challenges in 2020 beyond the all-encompassing global pandemic. But none of those other issues have loomed quite as large as COVID-19. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction... (Read More)

We live in a litigious world. That's why we offer a Construction General Liability insurance program for general and trade/artisan contractors. The coverage, designed for work on both residential and commercial projects, is an important way for... (Read More)

There's a lot to worry about on a construction site, such as getting the job done right, being on time, staying within budget and avoiding injuries. In today's world, though, there's another important consideration: environmental risk. Virtually any... (Read More)

Each year, falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents in the construction industry nationwide. Hundreds of construction workers fall to their deaths annually. The construction industry in general has more fatal accidents than any other... (Read More)

How do you define success? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, success "includes not only the achievement of wealth, respect or fame but also the desired result of an attempt." Of course, everyone defines it differently, but there are some... (Read More)

Remote work has definitely taken off during the COVID-19 outbreak. More than 62% of employed Americans in a recent Gallup survey say they are working at home at least part of the time, a number that has doubled since mid-March. Research also shows... (Read More)

In the world of social media, there is no shortage of ways to connect with people. But what kind of people are you trying to connect with? If you’re on social media for the social aspect, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (to name a few) are great... (Read More)