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How is healthcare managing inflation and the medical supply chain?

Here's how to cope with medical supply chain stress in the short term and prepare for the long term.
Once you commit to a hybrid working environment, refinements will help improve its effectiveness.
Treasury Management

How to retain employees without spending extra

Retention incentives don't have to be cash. Learn how to retain employees without an additional budget.
According to a 2021 survey by RewardGateway, 42% of employees surveyed currently are or intend to look for a new job, and 66% of employers say they're hiring.
Treasury Management

Should you invest in cyber ETFs?

When creating your investment strategy, consider the sectors that are important to your business.
The US exchanges include more than 2,200 ETFs, and just four focus on the cybersecurity sector.
Risk Management

Taking the edge off your company's risk profile

Risk transfer maneuvers help mitigate the risk factors inherent in any business decision.
From climate-related incidents to cyberattacks, risks are multiplying in all corners of the business world, making operations, service, finance and forecasts increasingly tricky.
Industry Expertise

The basics of agriculture insurance

Learn the basics of agriculture insurance and how it can protect your business.
Agriculture insurance policies also include other key resources that agribusinesses need in order to operate successfully.
Risk Management

Is it time for someone else to manage your employee benefits?

As your company grows, employee benefits management only becomes more complicated.
Outsourcing your employee benefits can help your company operate more efficiently and effectively, offering many advantages for businesses of all sizes.
Risk Management

The keys to successful risk management training

Creating a solid risk management training program is a smart idea, effectively enabling a company to succeed. Here's how.
When leaders and team members understand and buy into the importance of risk awareness and mitigation, the business can move toward its strategic goals.
Risk Management

Do you need life insurance for your business?

Your business is a living entity. Plan for its future by putting a life insurance policy in place.
The major benefit of business life insurance is that it mitigates the risk of your business closing in the event of your death.
Risk Management

Business liability insurance for growing companies

Company expansion is exciting. But alongside growth comes exposure to additional risk.
Expanding businesses can lead to changes that expose companies to additional liabilities and risks.
Risk Management

Workers' comp: More friend than foe

What if your employee injures themselves at work? Relax. You have workers' comp.
Without workers' compensation, your business could be subjected to litigation costs surrounding negligence.
Risk Management

What to consider when comparing captive and traditional insurance

For some business owners, captive insurance can reduce rates and give you more control.
If you operate a high-risk business, you may not be able to obtain traditional insurance.
Risk Management

Is your organization prepared to handle risks?

Here's how to put together and implement an effective risk management plan.
Your team should consider how likely each risk is, as well as the potential impact on your organization or project.
Technology

Is voice technology the future of banking?

Voice recognition technology represents the future of banking. But is it right for you?
Voice recognition technology is everywhere—in smartphones, homes, cars and even refrigerators.
Treasury Management

The risk of doing business in foreign currencies

Is your business at risk of losing revenue due to foreign currency exchange concerns?
Savvy international business owners understand the importance of hedging against foreign currency exchange risk.
Operations

A resilient business is set up for long-term success

Learn more about business resilience, why it's important and how to foster it.
Continuity planning manages the "now," but a resilient business has the flexibility to play the long game, too.
Technology

What is open banking?

Open banking technology is helping banks enhance accessibility and flexibility in their offerings.
Ultimately, collaborating on API access and tools with a nimble partner is more attractive to most banks than having to develop technology from scratch.

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