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MEC plans can be a practical option for employers seeking to offer access to #MinimumEssentialCoverage while managing benefit costs. But, meeting the offer requirement does not necessarily address potential exposure under IRC Section 4980H(b). barrowgroup.com/blog/the-bas… #MEC, #ACA

The risk of elopement from residents at senior living facilities is significant. In addition to threatening resident safety, elopements can leave #NursingHomes with reputational damage & lead to lawsuits. Reduce #ElopementRisks with these best practices. barrowgroup.com/blog/elopeme…

The small budget, blockbuster film Obsession got many things right! Here are three things producers and directors can learn from the film's success. barrowgroup.com/blog/the-202… #FilmAndTV, #Obsession, #MicroBudgetProduction, #ProducersAndDirectors

To outpace the skilled trade staffing shortage, forward-thinking staffing firms are overhauling how they recruit and place skilled talent. Here are four ways to optimize skilled trade operations. barrowgroup.com/blog/outpaci… #SkilledTradeShortage, #StaffingAgencies, #PEO

Planning to attend NAPEO? You can find Barrow Group/Hilb Group at booth #201 at the JW Marriott--Marco Island beach resort this week (Sept. 16--18). There are new carriers entering the PEO market, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.

Ain’t no rest for the tin, rivets, and gears. Happy Labor Day to the carbon-based units enjoying their PTO.

Here are six essential rules for handling #FlammableLiquids safely. barrowgroup.com/blog/6-essen… #BarrowGroup provides free registration to our online video training platform. This gives your team 24/7 access to over 300 training programs covering safety, OSHA, etc.

#MergersAndAcquisitions create a key period of #DirectorsAndOfficersRisk that doesn’t exist during normal work operations. #ShareholderLawsuits often follow a deal announcement, with charges involving inadequate consideration. Here's what D&Os must know barrowgroup.com/blog/why-mer…

Between the day you submit your #BenefitsElections & the day you can use them, a lot happens behind the scenes that you don’t see. Understanding what happens during the transition can ease uncertainty. barrowgroup.com/blog/what-ha… #EmployeeBenefits, #HealthInsurance, #OpenEnrollment

For remote workers, #cyberattacks are an ongoing threat; But, by understanding risks & being cautious, you can stay ahead of #cybercriminals. Here's how barrowgroup.com/blog/cyberse… #RemoteWorkers, #RemoteWorkerThreats, #WorkplaceSecurity

The biggest obstacle to better #BenefitsEnrollment may NOT be too few options, it may be too many! Offering more #MedicalInsurancePlans can seem like a way to employee satisfaction. But too many choices can cause #AnalysisParalysis. barrowgroup.com/blog/reducin…

Thousands of workers suffer eye injuries at work every day. Protecting your vision demands knowledge of hazards, #PersonalProtectiveEquipment & emergency preparedness. barrowgroup.com/blog/clear-v… #EyeProtectionAtWork, #EyeSafety, #EyeInjuriesOnTheJob, #EmergencyEyeProtocols

Here are ten smart ways content producers can lower production insurance costs. Contact #NatashaBobbit at #BarrowGroupLLC for help with your next project. barrowgroup.com/blog/10-smar… #AnnualProductionPolicy, #ClaimsHistory, #ContentProducers, #ProductionInsuranceCosts

OSHA'S Safe and Sound Week Runs August 10--16. One of the dangers discussed this year is wearing headphones at work. Earbuds and music headphones on the job can pose serious safety hazards. barrowgroup.com/blog/underst… #HeadphonesAtWork, #SafeAndSoundWeek, #HeadphoneRisks, #OSHA

Insurers rely on the information in a #CommercialInsuranceApplication to evaluate risk, determine eligibility, & set the terms and price of coverage. #ErrorsAndOmissions in that info can have serious fallout if a claim arises. barrowgroup.com/blog/how-you… #RiskManagement

A team lift isn't a sign that you can't handle the job. It's a sign that you are approaching the job the right way. If a load can't be safely moved by one person, asking a coworker for help is the right choice. barrowgroup.com/blog/the-imp… #TeamLifts, #HeavyLoads, #WorkInjuries

Trigger finger affects the tendons in the fingers or thumb making them difficult to move or causing them to lock in a bent position. It develops when repeated gripping or squeezing irritate the tendon & causes swelling barrowgroup.com/blog/what-is… #TriggerFinger, #WorkplaceErgonomics

The steps taken in the first 24 hrs after a commercial property loss shape what follows, including the adjuster’s assessment, the speed of the settlement & the total amount recovered. barrowgroup.com/blog/what-to… #CommercialInsuranceClaim, #CommercialPropertyLoss, #SafetyFirst

In the modern production ecosystem, the greatest threat to your inventory isn't a careless grip dropping a camera off a crane; it's a criminal with a clean suit & a fake PDF. barrowgroup.com/blog/the-ren… #ProductionInsurance, #VoluntaryParting, #RentalScam, #InlandMarineInsurance

When it comes to motivating employees, one size does NOT fit all. With the cost of health insurance soaring, employers must manage spending, but can't afford to alienate workers by stripping down coverage. barrowgroup.com/blog/why-non… #LifestyleSpendingAccount, #NonMedicalBenefits