What would happen if your business suffered a fire or flood, or if a defective product produced by your company generated bad publicity? If you haven’t already, right now is definitely the time for your organization to create a crisis communication plan. You need to have a program in place to address the concerns of your employees, customers, your community and the media.
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Posted by Matt Schwartz on Tue, Apr 7, 2020 @ 09:04 AM
Topics: Business Insurance, Business Strategy, Company Security
Think Twice Before Handing Out Your Social Security Number
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Tue, Jan 14, 2020 @ 09:01 AM
Social Security numbers (or SSNs) used to be tied just to your Social Security benefits. Now, that number is tied to just about everything used to identify you. In this age of identity theft, your Social Security number is one of the most valuable – if not the most valuable – identifiers you have.
Read MoreTopics: Employee Benefits, Personal Insurance, Company Security
If your company manages any type of personal consumer data, you are undoubtedly aware that there is great cause for concern these days. Cyberattacks are on the rise, as evidenced by the breach last year that put millions of Facebook users at risk.
Read MoreTopics: Employee Benefits, Company Security
Risky Business: Do You Have a Cyber Liability Insurance Policy?
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Tue, May 28, 2019 @ 09:05 AM
No one can deny the power and influence that the Internet can have on a business, whether it exists physically or virtually. However, companies that are as much online (data and email) as offline (papers and files) face a higher risk when it comes to the dangers involving unregulated Internet real estate.
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Company Security: Addressing Workplace Violence
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Mon, May 6, 2019 @ 09:05 AM
Workplace violence has become even more of an issue in recent years, but quite often it’s a subject managers would prefer to avoid – even though training, counseling and providing financial advice and other benefits to employees could actually save lives.
Read MoreTopics: Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Company Security
Meet Core Value Winner: Mike Morgan - April 2019
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Tue, Apr 16, 2019 @ 09:04 AM
Every month, Schwartz Insurance Group selects a peer-nominated associate to receive a Core Value Award. The winner is chosen because they "lived" one of our agency's core values - typically an event or accomplishment above and beyond the call of duty in serving our customers. This month, Mike Morgan has "lived" our core value of "Consider it Done."
Read MoreTopics: Core Value Winner, Company Security
If you’re the owner of a small business, have you thought about your insurance options? Have you spoken with your agent and asked for quotes for different coverage plans? If not, take a quick look at the following types of policies recommended for many small business owners.
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Crisis Communication: Does Your Business Have a Plan?
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Fri, Feb 15, 2019 @ 11:02 AM
What would happen if your business suffered a fire or flood, or if a defective product produced by your company generated bad publicity? If you haven’t already, right now is definitely the time for your organization to create a crisis communication plan. You need to have a program in place to address the concerns of your employees, customers, your community and the media.
Read MoreTopics: Business Insurance, Business Strategy, Company Security
To Catch a Thief: Dishonesty in the Workplace
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Thu, Feb 7, 2019 @ 11:02 AM
No employer wants to believe that they’ve hired workers who are dishonest. But oftentimes employees will take advantage of that trust and betray the company that employed them by stealing funds, merchandise, securities, etc.
Read MoreTopics: Business Strategy, Company Security
HR Departments: A Company's Key Ally Against Cyber-Attacks
Posted by Matt Schwartz on Mon, Jan 14, 2019 @ 09:01 AM
You’ve seen them many times before – email messages that look exactly like they came from a colleague or someone you trust. Sometimes they may include a link that asks you to log in with a company name and password. These emails may appear harmless, but they can lead to cyber-security breaches.
Read MoreTopics: Business Strategy, Company Security