How tribal business owners can minimize the chances of employee crime Employee crime: All too often, we’re so busy protecting our businesses from outside perpetrators that we fail to think about that person we hired last month or six years ago. To many, acts of fraud and crime are usually characterized by external actors… Read More
How to protect the outdoor winter safety of your workers
Outdoor winter safety: Prepare your outdoor workers If you have employees working outside during cold winter months, you know how crucial it is that they’re prepared for freezing temperatures and their accompanying hazards. We’ve prepared a list of outdoor winter safety tips, provided by OSHA, including how to recognize freezing effects such as hypothermia, frostbite… Read More
7 Reasons why a Tribal Worker Benefits Code is important
The Importance of a Tribal Worker Benefits Code A Code of Compensation Benefits may not be a frequently discussed topic, but is nevertheless an important subject that should be addressed thoroughly by every tribe. Many tribes already have their own codes of benefits and subsequent dispute forums in place. In those cases, regular reviews of… Read More
13 ways to enhance your personal safety via situational awareness
Use these 13 situational awareness tips to increase your personal safety A new year is often a time of taking stock: re-evaluating one’s accomplishments, goals, and personal habits – both the good, and the bad. While many choose to reaffirm their commitment to a healthy lifestyle, many overlook the flip side of the same coin:… Read More
How to keep employees safe from winter weather work hazards
10 ways to keep employees safe from winter weather work hazards When the thermometer dips close to 32 degrees or below, employers need to help outdoor workers add a layer of safety (no pun intended). Outdoor activities in freezing temperatures bring about a number of winter weather work hazards that employers can help mitigate. While… Read More
How you can stop employee fraud
It’s Fraud Prevention Week: Recognize red flags and stop employee fraud This article originally ran in Arrowhead’s corporate blog. It has been slightly tailored to better fit our audience of Tribal Nations. Regardless of the size of your organization, employee or insider fraud is a real risk. While the vast majority of our employees are… Read More
The hard, cold facts of winter loss prevention
Take steps now to assure your company’s winter loss prevention While autumn’s not over, winter has already descended in many parts of the country. It’s time once again to think about your winter loss prevention: what steps do you need to take to prepare for freezes, shorter days and winter storms? From slip, trip and… Read More
How to protect your tribal business property from earthquake damage
Take these steps to protect your tribal business property from earthquake damage Unlike hurricane or tornado seasons, earthquakes have no particular time of the year that they strike. When they strike, it’s seemingly random, even occurring outside of active earthquake zones along the West Coast. Whether your native lands are along the West Coast, East… Read More
How to combat spiking commercial auto claims
Why commercial auto claims are spiking, and how you can keep your claims costs lower As a business owner, you may have noticed spiking commercial auto claims. If so, you’re not alone. It’s a nationwide epidemic of sorts. And it’s causing commercial auto insurance rates to rise faster than they have in more than a… Read More
Autumn’s most common road hazards for tribal drivers
Remind your tribal drivers to watch out for these autumn road hazards Whether it’s wildlife or children darting across the road unexpectedly or the onslaught of cold and rainy weather, autumn presents extraordinarily high road hazards for tribal drivers. Here are some tips to pass along to employees who drive for their tribal companies, and… Read More