Our nation’s ongoing labor shortage has made countless headlines in recent months, and with good reason. From restaurants, to retail establishments, school environments to skilled trades, companies of all sorts have found themselves scrambling to fill vacant spots....
When temperatures drop, it’s time for companies to place winter storm safety front and center. Not only can proper precautions help protect team members, but they can keep the business itself on safer footing for the road ahead. (Did you know the 2021 freeze cost...
As we prepare to say goodbye to the current year and usher a shiny new one in, people everywhere are wrapping up loose ends and bringing their business goals into focus. Much like the new year’s resolutions so many of us take on, this is an opportunity to step into...
Small Business Saturday takes place the weekend after Thanksgiving. The small business world’s response to the hubbub of Black Friday shopping, it’s a chance to shift attention from big box stores, back to the mom-and-pop shops that drive our communities. (And in case...
Employee fraud can be a difficult topic for any company to tackle. After all, there’s an inherent trust placed in the people you employ — and oftentimes you like them, too. The idea that a trusted team member might take advantage can feel like a personal affront. The...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month takes place every year in October. Led by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, the event is an opportunity to highlight the dangers present in our online world, and to provide tips for safer, more secure practices....
Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a company’s files and information systems, rendering them unusable until a “ransom” is paid. And unfortunately, in today’s high-tech world, it’s become an increasingly common form of cyberattack. Ransomware attacks hit an...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a range of upheaval, from work-from-home orders, to layoffs and/or cut hours, unemployment claims — and the inevitable unemployment fraud. And as companies everywhere continue working their way back to business as usual, the Texas...
Toolbox talks are deeply engrained in the construction world’s way of life. For those outside the industry, however, they’re a fairly foreign concept. The truth is, these quick-hitting, single-topic meetups provide a great opportunity to ensure team members are on the...
With the June 1 arrival of Atlantic hurricane season, hurricane preparedness is top of mind for many businesses. (And that's with good reason, as Mother Nature tends to be unpredictable.) At BCH, our risk management professionals encourage everyone to take measures to...
BCH’s risk management benefits and insurance experts will help make sure company is on the right track.
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