Review these tips for preventing ice dams at the onset of cold weather An ice dam is a condition that develops when the warm air in a building melts the snow that is against a roof, leaving a pile of snow above the melt. The melted snow trickles into gutters and then refreezes. We’re passing… Read More
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Employee appreciation: Ways to say thanks
How you can show employee appreciation year-round This post first appeared in Arrowhead’s corporate blogpost, and has been updated and reposted for our Native American readers. A team member has successfully handled two difficult customers, back-to-back, without losing her cool. Your junior sales rep just closed his first big deal. Your assistant worked overtime to… Read More
What’s your potential liability with service animals?
Guest post from Clear Risk Solutions In response to several questions we’ve received regarding the distinction between service animals and emotional support animals, we checked in with Clear Risk Solutions, who provides risk management tools on behalf of our Tribal Program. They offered the following information from the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Although the… Read More
It’s Fire Prevention Week – Share these tribal fire safety tips
Be safe at work and home with these tips for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8 – 14 is Fire Prevention Week: a good time to pass along some tribal fire safety tips as we head into colder temperatures and more dry weather, in the West at least. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this week’s… Read More
Top ways you can reduce tribal government risk
Strategies that help manage tribal government risk What are the top tribal government risks we see as claims most often? Slip and fall claims at government locations and motor vehicle accidents were at the top, followed by employment practices, disenrollment claims and wrongful arrest. Granted, every tribal land comes with its own host of risks… Read More
It’s National Preparedness Month: Time to make emergency plans for the future
Create emergency plans for your family and tribal entity during National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities…. Read More
Tips for working with an aging workforce while growing your tribal business
Is your workforce graying? Here’s how to work with them If you have an aging workforce, you know how valuable their knowledge and experience are. At the same time, health concerns begin to creep into our graying years, which can disrupt your workflow if you’re not prepared. We’ve compiled many HR and workers’ compensation expert… Read More
Lower your commercial auto insurance rates with these 7 tips
How to lower commercial auto insurance rates for your tribal business Once you understand how your premiums are calculated, then you can begin to take steps to lower your commercial auto insurance rates. The top two factors affecting your rates are your claims history and the driving records of your various drivers. Digging a little… Read More
How to reduce vandalism at your tribal business
Top 10 tips for reducing vandalism at your tribal business Graffiti on the walls. A broken window. A pulled fire alarm. With school being out for the summer, incidents of teenage vandalism are higher, as are incidents of crime that can’t be attributed to teenage boredom, like equipment theft, sabotage and more. Yet there are… Read More
Tribal workplace violence training programs
Why your tribal business needs a workplace violence program As the second leading cause of occupational fatalities in the U.S., workplace violence is not only a high-profile risk, but unfortunately, it’s also becoming more and more prevalent. Human resources and workplace safety experts are touting the need for tribal workplace violence training – but how do… Read More