The first and most obvious step in preventing workplace violence is to understand its meaning. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, workplace violence is “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site.” This type of behavior falls into four categories: With […]
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Protect Your Bottom Line: Invest in Contractor Bonding
The phrase “payment and performance bonds required” often signals a dead end for contractors who’d like to bid on public work or large private projects, but who are inexperienced in the bonding world. The bonding process, however, doesn’t have to be mysterious. Consider the following: The Bonding Process: What You Need to Know The process […]
Internal Fraud: How to Secure and Investigate Evidence
Discovering that you are the victim of an internal fraud is a harrowing experience, particularly when the perpetrator is someone you’ve trusted. The feeling of betrayal is strong. Your instincts tell you to react immediately. It’s hard to go against that instinct, but that is exactly what you should do so you can learn what […]
Investment Oversight for Nonprofits
For nonprofit executives and investment committees, the number one priority always has been and always will be the organization’s mission. Doing good has never been more challenging. The responsibility of balancing the endowment’s growth while supporting the spending needs of the mission increases that complexity. Nonprofits are turning to their investment committees to play a […]
How To Manage the 3 Major Supply Chain Risks
“When will the COVID-19 pandemic finally end?” Many business owners are asking themselves that question. Unfortunately, the answer is not yet clear, and business owners must remain vigilant to the threats to their industry. For many, this means managing internal and external risks is a top priority. Supply chain risks occur when the raw materials […]