How to make smart decisions in a crisis with entrepreneurial leadership The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on the global community. The decisions of today will have far-reaching consequences for months, and possibly years to come. While it is important to be able to pivot quickly, especially in light of how rapidly the… Read More
employee safety
What you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19
Tribal precautions for coronavirus COVID-19 As the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to develop, it is important to stay calm and informed. Please review the following information carefully to make sure you’re taking the right steps for your employees, volunteers, and clients. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your broker or… Read More
Lessen the risk of a cardiac event at your tribal entity
Don’t Skip a Beat – February is American “Heart” Month When February rolls around, hearts are on the mind – and not just because of Valentine’s Day. February is the official American Heart Month. It’s great time of year to reflect on heart health and how you can lessen the risk of a cardiac event… Read More
Electrical safety in the office
Avoid nasty shocks this New Year with electrical safety in the office Extension cords strung across walkways. Overloaded power strips. Office personal heaters all running concurrently. All are a recipe for electrical shocks and fires. Fortunately, there are many simple ways to protect electrical safety in the office and keep tribal employees warm – and… Read More
Ergonomics on the job: Comfort for Tribal employees
Keep workers safe with ergonomics on the job When we hear the term ergonomics on the job, we often think office environments. Actually, ergonomics is applicable in any job position or work assignment. It’s the science of fitting the job to the worker (not the worker to the job) in order to reduce stress… Read More
Do you have personal and business emergency plans in place?
It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
Safety tips for business recovery after a hurricane or other disaster
Getting back to business: recovering after a natural disaster or hurricane This article originally appeared on Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.’s corporate blog. A hurricane’s path of devastation can be wide and ongoing, flooding multiple inland counties and causing tornadoes. Tribal leaders, arm your business owners with these tips for recovery after a hurricane. According… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More
Tribal workplace substance abuse
How can tribal employers curb the risk of workplace substance abuse? There’s no doubt that tribal workplace substance abuse on the part of your workers impacts employee safety along with the number and frequency of workers’ benefit claims. But there are steps you can take to curb these incidents and lower your risk of claims… Read More
Funnel these tornado safety tips to your employees and clients
Twister season has begun, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips for you, that you can also pass along to employees and clients. Officially, the season is March – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a few stats for you:… Read More