"While security risks can also be reduced on hardware through the use of firewalls, antiviruses and anti-spyware, encryption can commonly be considered the last line of defense. If intruders try to knock down your security measures to capture your data, their efforts will be unsuccessful as long as your data is encrypted."

- Connectria

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OK! Let’s go back to basics! Who needs to encrypt Personal Information? Also, who needs Cyber Liability insurance?

"Pressure at the workplace is unavoidable due to the demands of the contemporary work environment. Pressure perceived as acceptable by an individual, may even keep workers alert, motivated, able to work and learn, depending on the available resources and personal characteristics. However, when that pressure becomes excessive or otherwise unmanageable it leads to stress. Stress can damage an employees' health and the business performance."

- World Health Organization

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It’s very rare to go a day without hearing the word “stress”. It’s probably the most overused word in the English language. Today, stress is a lot of things to a lot of people:

"In the workplace, happiness is not found in a bigger paycheck, more flexibility or the perfect boss; it starts with the individual employee."

When you consider a workplace wellness program, I tend to think of the prevalence of health risks, absenteeism, stress levels, culture, promoting physical activity/healthy eating, quality sleep, etc. But happiness at work? According to the book “The How of Happiness” (http://thehowofhappiness.com/) by Sonja Lyubomirsky, happiness is a crucial factor in the productivity of employees.

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Want to check your healthcare account balances and submit receipts anywhere, anytime? There’s an app for that!

Kapnick FSA 1mobile enables you to easily and securely access your healthcare spending accounts. You can view account balances and detail, submit healthcare account claims, and capture and upload pictures of your receipts anytime, anywhere on any iPhone, Android or tablet device. You can also sign up to receive account alerts via text message.

 

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Incorporating Mental Health into Workplace Wellness Mental health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression are routinely listed as top concerns in employee health surveys, and are the second leading cause of workplace absenteeism. Even moderate depressive or anxiety symptoms can affect work performance and productivity. Most employees agree that their mental and personal problems spill over into their professional lives and have a direct impact on their job performance. As you can see, it's in the employer’s best interest to address mental health as part of their wellness program.

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Watch for our ad in Crain's Detroit Business July 27th - featuring the list of Largest Business Insurance Agencies in Southeast Michigan

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When looking for a solution for any type of initiative, I can’t imagine an organization wanting a “one-size-fits-all” strategy.  Every organization is different….with unique goals and objectives.  In worksite wellness, we need to keep that in mind when it comes to participants.

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There are numerous safety and health hazards associated with grain handling operations.

One of these hazards is suffocation and or entrapment. Suffocation in grain bins usually occurs when a person is buried while the bin is being emptied. Flowing grain can quickly submerge a worker and cause suffocation.

This past year you probably heard this phrase "Sitting Is The New Smoking" more than once. Check out the article in Forbes “Is sitting the new smoking?” -  http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsturt/2015/01/13/is-sitting-the-new-smoking/ .

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Crain's Ad Campaign

As we continue with our ad campaign in Crain's Detroit Business we want to make sure you don't miss any of the issues. The June issue that Kapnick was featured in was yesterday - June 15th, 2015 - featuring our own Tyrone Jordan. Take a a peek!