Tag: Employee Well-being

Work-Related Stress Compensation Reform in New York – Understanding S.B. 755

Logan B.
S.B. 755 workers' compensation law

The Stress Debate and Who Really Deserves Compensation? The New York State Senate is set to deliberate on S.B. 755, a bill proposing significant amendments to the workers’ compensation law passed in December 2024. This 2024 statute opened a pathway for employees experiencing “extraordinary work-related stress” to file compensation claims, broadening access to mental health support in the workplace. However, S.B. 755 seeks to narrow this scope, limiting eligibility for such claims to first responders only. If adopted, the bill would focus on professions such as police officers, firefighters, paramedics,…

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Are Your Ties and Heels Slowly Killing You? Office Attire’s Dirty Little Secret!

Logan B.
insurance agents and office attire health issues

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our lives, including how we dress for the office. Gone are the days of working in our pajamas. Now, as employees return to the office, they are opting for formal and semi-formal attire, perhaps in a bid to impress, but is this costing us our health? Beware the Killer Ties and Germy Gear A study conducted found that wearing a necktie can reduce blood flow to the brain by up to 7.5 per cent. This reduced blood flow can lead to dizziness,…

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The Insurance Industry is Struggling to Recruit New Talent—How New Solutions Are Helping

Archie Walsh
insurance recruitment

Recruitment has been a struggle across many industries, including insurance. Though insurance industry employment rose 1.83% in 2022, there were still 386,000 open jobs by the end of that year and a 14.7% turnover rate, with most of that turnover being voluntary. Economic challenges and a shift in working culture have become significant challenges for many insurance carriers to adapt to, impacting the hiring process. The industry is also aged, with many organizations struggling to appeal to a younger talent pool. As such, the need for more strategic recruitment practices and…

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