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A Comprehensive Guide to Workers’ Compensation Insurance Texas

BusinessBlogs — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:21:57 +0000

Workers’ compensation insurance provides financial protection for employees and employers in case of a work-related injury or illness. This article covers your business needs about Workers’ Compensation Insurance in Texas. Workers’ Comp Guide Workers’ comp is a state-regulated coverage program designed to cover income and medical expenses in the unfortunate circumstance when an employee suffers […]

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Cleaning Up After A Disaster: A Small Business Guide

BusinessBlogs — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:59:47 +0000

Disasters are catastrophic events that generally occur beyond your control. And depending on the extremity of the circumstance, they can cause adverse effects on properties and businesses. Disasters such as floods, earthquakes, strong winds, wildfires, etc., can throw your well-laid business plans and projections into disarray. For instance, assets can become unusable, which can significantly […]

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Workplace Injuries: What Employers Need To Know

BusinessBlogs — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:16:57 +0000

Non-fatal workplace injuries dropped in 2020 due to the pandemic. However, while fewer workplace injuries are welcoming news, employers can not relax. Instead, they need to be vigilant and know what they can do to prevent injuries in their workplace. Should a business experience too many workplace injuries, word will get out, and management will […]

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7 Important Business Lessons From The Hotel Industry

BusinessBlogs — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:04:20 +0000

Working in hospitality comes with its own set of challenges and issues. Plus, there are many unique problems to working in a hotel, hostel, motel, etc., which you can’t really find anywhere else. However, as different as this particular industry can be, other businesses can still extract valuable lessons from it. This article will cover […]

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How Indoor Mapping Improves Smart Workplace Safety

BusinessBlogs — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:27:34 +0000

Indoor mapping is a technology that creates detailed 3D models of indoor space. The indoor mapping software has many other uses for improving your smart office’s safety in a post-COVID world. For example, you can use real-time data to view your building’s emergency escapes and the occupation status of rooms. How does it work? The […]

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7 Squeaky-Clean Reasons to Get a Janitor Job

BusinessBlogs — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 05:42:09 +0000

Janitor, custodian, maintenance worker, cleaner…whatever you call them, they’re the people working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the facilities we all use every day, from offices and shops to hospitals and schools, are clean and safe for everyone. The problem is that we rarely notice when a facility is clean or well-maintained, expecting this to be the norm despite the […]

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Injury Compensation From Work: What to Do When Injured on the Job

BusinessBlogs — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:04:06 +0000

If you have been injured on the job, you are not alone. It’s estimated that every seven seconds someone is injured in a workplace accident and will need to file a claim for injury compensation. Workman’s compensation is not on the worker’s side. Like any insurance company, worker’s comp will try to deny payment of […]

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When Your Business Is Affected By Accident or Injury

BusinessBlogs — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 23:51:50 +0000

Suffering from a workplace injury can be stressful, but knowing what to do next can help ease the burden. Workplace injuries can happen to anyone, and they can be both physically and emotionally challenging. The last thing you need is an accident or injury on your business property or related to your business dealings. But […]

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The Top 5 Workplace Hazards You Never Knew

BusinessBlogs — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 21:20:35 +0000

Take a look at your place of work. Do you see cautionary signs on the walls signalling dangerous areas? Is there a fire extinguisher in the corner? Have the kitchen appliances got regulatory testing certification stickers plastered on them? Your answer is probably yes. Our employers are legally bound to address physical hazards in the […]

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3 Ways to Maximise Health and Safety Benefits for Businesses

BusinessBlogs — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:51:47 +0000

Health and Safety laws don’t just protect workers. In fact, compliance with regulations like COSHH (the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) can produce huge advantages for businesses. An agency that provides staff with a safe, supportive and comfortable environment increases the likelihood of better morale, which can improve performance and success rates. But […]

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