“About 72% of the 855 data breaches world-wide analyzed last year by Verizon Communications Inc.'s forensic analysis unit were at companies with 100 or fewer employees.”  Maybe the hackers will just cause system havoc, but maybe not.

While the 100 employee business in this article got all but about $200K of its money back, it appears this company was able to rapidly leverage some banking connections that most clients don’t have.  How many of your 100 employee clients could take a $1.2 million hit to their bank account?

Poor communication between work crews and supervisors is one of the leading causes of accidents on construction sites. Hearing difficulties, due to the high level of sound emitted from construction equipment, is one contributing factor to miscommunication. Some equipment emits sounds higher than 125 decibels, which makes communicating with other workers nearly impossible.

When your operations involve any kind of hazardous materials, you know that there is the risk and potential for those materials to be exposed to workers and the surrounding public in the event of a fire, leak or explosion. To account and prepare for these hazards, your risk management planning should include thorough consideration of potential scenarios and decisions that you may have to make.

Why cyber insurance might not be optional anymore

When it comes to a data security breach, it isn’t as much a matter of if it will happen as when.

So when a breach happens, you’ll need comprehensive protection from an insurer that specializes in handling cyber risks, offers a full suite of integrated insurance solutions to help minimize gaps in coverage, and understands how to tailor coverage to your business.

With the popularity of social networks skyrocketing, many people – including employers – are beginning to worry about security. Though these websites started off as personal networking tools, they are quickly becoming commonplace for businesses, too.