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A three-year study raises questions about the effectiveness of worksite wellness programs. Other research, however, indicates that helping people to manage chronic conditions can lead to sustained health improvement. Originally found on SHRM Read More
A commercial lab test commissioned by The New York Times found no identifiable tuna DNA in a number of Subway tuna sandwiches. In a report published Sunday, the NY Times said that a reporter acquired “more than 60 inches worth of Subway tuna sandwiches” from three Subway outlets in Los Angeles, and researchers were unable…
An undocumented worker can recover compensatory, emotional distress and punitive damages against his employer for firing him in retaliation for seeking workers’ compensation, but can recover only limited back pay, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled. Originally found on SHRM Read More
Recently, a short video of veteran radio host Wang Li talking about how the Chinese media managed to mislead the public and ruin Tesla’s reputation was circulated widely on the internet. In the video, Li said a fan asked him about how anyone could dispute the reports that come out every day in China about a…
Investment firm Blackstone Group acquired 17,000 single-family rental homes on Tuesday in a deal worth $6 billion. Blackstone, an asset management firm that focuses on alternative investments, acquired Home Partners of America (HPA) along with its 17,000 home inventory, the firm announced in a statement Tuesday. Blackstone will continue HPA’s business model of offering its…
Cyber security, physical safety and mental health are key to keeping your business safe and your employees productive. Since 1996, Americans have observed National Safety Month each June. The month-long event, which is intended to increase awareness of leading safety and health risks and how they can be addressed, was started by the National Safety…
Litigated claims could impact reputation and market share in ways no policy can cover. Here’s how proactive risk mitigation reduces the expense. Product liability claims in the life sciences industry are unique. In many cases, the products in question make a direct impact on consumers’ health. When they don’t perform as intended or cause an…
A rare pear-shaped diamond that is expected to fetch up to $15 million can be bought at auction next month using cryptocurrencies, Sotheby’s announced on Monday. Sotheby’s said it would be first time a diamond of such size has been offered for public purchase with cryptocurrency. No other physical object of such high value has…
Always known as the market of innovation, E&S insurers are leveraging flexibility and creativity to help customers solve problems. The excess and surplus market continues to enjoy steady growth while conditions in the standard market remain challenging for insureds. With standard lines carriers raising rates, tightening terms and conditions and pulling back capacity, risk managers…
