As the leader of your business, you know that there can be many hazards in the workplace. However, if you’re like most small business owners, you’re probably not thinking about the possibility of being affected by a workplace disaster. However, the construction, manufacturing and machinery industries are at a higher risk for workplace disasters - maybe the same industry your business is thriving in today. So the risk for a workplace injury or risk of a violation could be a lot closer than you think.
Determining which employee benefits to offer, if any, is a difficult choice that many small business owners face today. Investing in benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and disability and life insurance for your employees could be the difference between retaining key employees and losing them to a competitor. But how can small businesses afford to offer these Fortune 500-level benefits to their employees?
We are proud to announce our partnership with top-rated insurance carrier Zurich North America to provide workers’ compensation coverage for our clients, effective May 1, 2015.
With compensation claims growing over 17% in the last 6 years in the state of Texas, it's important to ensure your company is protected. But what type of coverage is right for your business? Well, if you're a Texas business owner and you have questions concerning the differences between Workers' Compensation and Occupational Accident Insurance, you're not alone. This infographic provides valuable insights and compelling statistics about Workers' Compensation and Occupational Accident for Texas Business owners.
Let’s face it - as a small business owner, you may find yourself handling everything from closing a substantial new account to cleaning up the shop at the end of a hard day. And, when you’re focused on increasing sales, getting the job done right, and balancing the company budget, finding the time to deal with less urgent business items like human resources and payroll management can be real challenge.
It’s no secret that the future of Social Security is bleak. Current predictions indicate that the Social Security trust fund could run out by the year 2037. Unfortunately, the hard reality is that Social Security funds will not be there when today’s young workforce retires. With this government funding crisis looming over the heads of Gen X, Gen Y and millennial workers, an alternative solution is the only clear path forward for those early in their career.
As a family owned business ourselves, growing with our clients over the years is something we hold very close to home with our everyday business operations. In this testimonial, our friend and partner of 10 years, Andy Crocker, President of Crocker Moving and Storage, gives us an inside glimpse into what it is like being a fourth generation family business owner, the obstacles he faces on a daily basis, and how he has adapted his business model for continued growth over the years.
Small businesses are the engines that keep America running. That sentiment coupled with the fact that most of us strive to be part of something greater than ourselves, drives many of us to get out of bed each day.
There is something so warm and fuzzy about knowing you play an integral role in building the small businesses that make America great.
Our good long-time friend and partner, Tim Stephens, President and Owner of Johnstone Supply, gives us a glimpse into a “day in the life” and how his business operations have grown from one branch to a six branch operation. He gives us an inside look into how his business model has changed over the years to adapt to this growth and how UniqueHR has provided him the agility to do so.
Recently featured in the PEO industry’s leading publication NAPEO Insider, this two-page article showcases how UniqueHR’s President and CEO, Garry Bradford, an Army private turned corporate buyer and NAPEO advocate, went from buying and running a staffing agency to creating a profitable and successful Professional Employer Organization (PEO). To read the full article click here.
