To an eye doctor, 20/20 translates into perfect vision, the ability to focus equally well on what’s close at hand and what’s far away. As a year, however, 2020 has meant anything but certainty and precise vision. By early March, most of us realized we were headed for unprecedented changes…
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If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, then you aren’t alone. According to an American Psychological Association Stress in the Time of COVID-19 report, about 7 in 10 Americans report this is the most stressful point in the nation’s history they can remember. What we are experiencing in the US…
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The pandemic has caused a huge increase in the number of employees working from home. Procedures and equipment need to be reviewed to ensure that this new normal does not lead to violations of the HIPAA Privacy and Security regulations that can result in fines. Fines are Substantial The HIPAA…
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(Pictured: Jim Morey, Yvette Gerace, Mary Wright and Edith Floyd of the Friends of Fletcher Field). Oswald Companies is proud to award a charitable donation to Dennis Wisniewski and the Friends of Fletcher Field. Wisniewski and his organization were chosen as winners of the contest Oswald and ClickonDetroit launched in…
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For employers, workers age 65 and over add a needed dimension of experience and knowledge to the workforce. And, as of February 2019, 20% of these 55 million people were working or looking for work. Individuals working beyond age 65 is a growing trend. (Business Insider) Medicare Eligible Employees Have…
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Oswald Labs was a featured contributor in the Crain’s Cleveland Thought Leader Forum: Employee Benefits Innovation, July 2020. Oswald Companies, Northeast Ohio’s Largest Employee Benefits Services Firm as published in the 2020 Crain’s Cleveland rankings (subscriber login required), launched Oswald Labs in partnership with Spark360 in March 2020 In…
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WATCH FULL WEBCAST (Password: cybersafety1!) In partnership with BLACKCLOAK, a concierge cybersecurity and privacy protection firm, we hosted a panel discussion and live Q&A webcast on July 15, 2020. Cyber criminals have migrated their attacks from larger businesses and hardened targets to those where the defenses are low or non-existent…
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Pandemic plans are no longer a luxury. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged businesses in ways that were previously unimaginable. Companies have been forced to modify short- and long-term business goals. This has been achieved by shifting business priorities, and evaluating both supplier and customer relationships. Operationally, organizations have needed to…
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The Ohio Public Health Advisory System was released by the state of Ohio on July 2. The issuance of this system is not only a great tool for local governments, but also for Ohio employers. Mandated public precautions are based on local conditions versus a one size fits all approach.…
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WATCH FULL WEBCAST (Password: 7m?QA6+!) LIABILITY TRENDS – COULD THEY THREATEN YOUR FUTURE OR YOUR SUCCESS? In partnership with PURE Insurance and Bonezzi, Switzer, Polito & Hupp, we hosted a panel discussion and live Q&A webcast on June 30, 2020. Watch a recording of our recent webinar, as we discussed:…
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