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Nearly every industry can become overwhelmed towards year-end. The holidays, in particular, bring the need for extra resources, extended hours, and more. The following 3 points are good things to keep in mind for an effective and safe close of year.

With COVID variants at the top of many news feeds, taking the time to operationally audit your business can help set you up for success. Whether your automotive business is a repair garage, body shop, or service station, being cognizant of these 3 industry insights can help successfully position you for the remainder of this year.

As COVID-19 vaccines become increasingly available, are you in the process of transitioning your business from online back to in-person?

Here’s what you need to know about hybrid operations and more.

According to past surveys, 42.6% of independent auto repair shops report one of the biggest challenges they face is finding time for training employees.

Overcome this obstacle with these two tips.

At Preferred Employers Insurance, we are dedicated to keeping you up-to-date and informed when critical notifications (such as these) directly impact you, your employees, and your business.

New emergency and temporary Cal/OSHA standards have gone into effect.

GISO 3205: What You Need to Know

A General Industry Safety Order (GISO) was released on November 30th and specifically pertains to COVID-19 Prevention Plans—a requirement for all employers.

E-commerce is projected to grow 23% in 2021. For Small Business Owners, this is a result of consumers embracing their “new normal” of permanently working from home — 34% globally to be exact.

This statistic brings up some safety concerns.

When an employee gets hurt, it is expensive for everyone. The employee may miss work during recovery from the accident. The brewery, meanwhile, must find ways to cover the schedule of the missing worker or suffer downtime and, by default, loss of production and revenue.

That is why, from a pure cost perspective, reducing the odds of on-the-job injuries is one of the most profitable things a brewery can do. Here are 9 steps you can take to maintain control of lost time accidents.

The Connection and What You Need to Know

California has been the victim of several wildfires this fall — most recently the Silverado and Blue Ridge wildfires around Orange County.

As businesses shift to operating outdoors, what does this mean for employees?

It is no secret that operating outdoors is the “new normal”. New outdoor dining areas have been built at restaurants all over the State, and with them come new potential hazards — especially in winter.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: New regulations regarding COVID-19 employer requirements have gone into effect for California.

At Preferred Employers Insurance, we are dedicated to keeping you up-to-date and informed when critical notifications (such as these) directly impact you, your employees, and your business.