Category: Property & Casualty

Workplace Implications of Sleep

Sleep is a foundational element in determining one’s overall health and quality of life, with the average adult requiring at least seven hours of sleep per night for the best health and wellbeing.  Even though most people know this, sleep is severely undervalued in our culture, as revealed in a 2013 Gallup poll which showed that 40% of Americans get less than 6 hours of sleep per night.  What many people may not realize is that a lack of sleep leads to negative physical, mental and emotional consequences that have direct and meaningful implications in the workplace.

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Scott Performance Thinking Resources

At Scott, we strive to create and add value for businesses. We provide expert insights and technical knowledge to help solve problems, create change and improve performance in the areas of risk management and employee benefits.

As a reader of our blog, we hope this has been your experience and that the content our team provides on a regular basis helps inform and elevate your thinking surrounding these critical components of your company’s culture and overall performance.

We’d like to introduce you to some additional free Performance Thinking resources from Scott that can help you improve your business.  

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The “ABCs” of Worker Misclassification in the Wake of Dynamex

In April, the California Supreme Court issued a pro-employee ruling in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court.  This ruling will heavily impact businesses and workers in …Continue Reading

Trends in Cyber Risk Prevention

In today’s climate, cyber risk is top of mind for business leaders.  Unfortunately, many still fail to understand the complexities involved and unknowingly leave their businesses vulnerable.

High-profile data breaches grab our attention on a regular basis – like the hack of Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal app earlier this year that was called “one of the biggest hacks in history,” compromising 150 million accounts.  When these incidents occur, businesses should turn the fear of “what if?” into action by evaluating their exposures and ensuring they are properly protected and prepared to deal with a breach should it occur.  

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Affordable Housing Practice Group Engagement

Our Affordable Housing Practice Group team members are continuously engaged in the industry, staying up-to-date on the important issues impacting the organizations serving in this sector and ensuring that our clients in this space are receiving the best guidance and highest level of service.

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