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Fourth of July Safety Tips for Pet Owners and Homeowners
Fourth of July can be ruff for pets. While fireworks, grilling, and outdoor gatherings add a certain spark to our July 4th celebrations, they’re known to pose potential hazards for not just our furry friends, but for everyone if not … Continue reading
PRIORITIZING WELLNESS DURING THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
Many may be excited for school to start after a long summer. However, the new school year can come with new and recurring challenges. The 2022-23 school landscape looks different from previous years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mask mandates are … Continue reading
Texas Mutual Policy Holder 2022 Safety Grant
Helping clients build a safe workplace is one of Texas Mutual most important goals. Through their safety grant program, they award recipients up to $1,500 to purchase safety equipment. When the grant opens on July 6 at 8 a.m. CDT, … Continue reading
MANAGING STRESS AND ANXIETY DURING TROUBLING TIMES
Tuning into the news may be highly stressful or upsetting for many Americans. If you’ve been experiencing stress or anxiety due to current events, you are not alone. Stress is part of everyday life, but it can be particularly heightened … Continue reading
MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Mental health—your mental and emotional well-being—can change over time due to factors like workload, stress and work-life balance. Below is a Infographic that can be sent or printed out to help spread awareness on the impacts our mind can have … Continue reading
It’s Time to Get Prepared!
May 1st marked the arrival of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and with the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching on June 1st, it’s time to get a strategy in place. Hurricanes cause vast amounts of damage and devastation, … Continue reading
Wearable Technology and the Workforce
Wearable technology isn’t a new feature. For years, personal gadgets such as smartwatches have been gaining popularity among people who want better insight into their health trends. According to Pew Research Center data, nearly 1 in 5 Americans (21%) say … Continue reading
HR’s Role in Preventing Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks are a growing concern for employers across the globe but especially for those in the United States. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, the number of reported U.S. data breaches rose 68% between 2020 and 2021, increasing to … Continue reading
CDC Loosens Mask-wearing Guidance for Most of U.S. Population
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updates to its mask-wearing recommendations, loosening guidance for a majority of the U.S. population. The CDC provides COVID-19 Community Levels as a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps … Continue reading
Using Your COVID-19 Self-test
The fact sheet, below, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information about using a COVID-19 self-test. If you would like a print out version please click this link: COVID-19_Using-Your-Home-Test-Kit Provided to you by Hoffman Insurance Group, LLC
