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Active assailant events can happen anywhere – schools, businesses of all types, and even on a sunny, seaside boardwalk crowded with tourists, which happened in Hollywood, Fla., on May 29. Such attacks come in many forms and can involve weapons such as guns, explosive devices and vehicles. David Hosier, senior…

In today’s evolving workforce, organizations must align their employee benefits to meet the unique needs of different generations. It is a challenge, for sure, but it’s not impossible. Here are four ways to ensure your benefits appeal to all, which will assist you in recruiting and retaining the most sought-after…

Surety agents/brokers come in all sizes and shapes. What this really means is that the experience and ability of your surety broker is going to be a result of their surety background, experience and intelligence. Not all surety brokers are the same, just as all financial advisors are not the…

Unfortunately, gun violence in workplaces of all kinds, schools and public spaces are becoming more prevalent and more violent in the United States. How you respond may make all the difference and the rule is simple: Run, Hide, Fight. Oswald Companies hosted the second in a three-part series on active…

“We’re back.” That was the mantra repeated throughout 2022 in many spaces of American life. After two years disrupted by a pandemic and its aftermath, 2022 was the beginning of the post-COVID-19 normal – and that included a normalization of health care utilization after two tumultuous years. Due to the…

Insurance requirements for administering employee plan benefits confuse many fiduciaries and retirement plan officials. While an ERISA or fidelity bond is required by law, fiduciary liability insurance can also be helpful. So, what’s the difference? Purpose: An ERISA bond policy protects an employer-sponsored retirement plan from dishonesty or fraud, such as…

Mental health has a significant impact on an employee’s ability to do their job to their full potential. Employers are realizing that employees can’t leave their problems at the door and, often, the workplace induces stress. Oswald convened a panel of advisors to discuss why it’s important for employers to…

Active assailant events are becoming more frequent and they’re causing more injuries and casualties than ever before. They’re happening in schools, public spaces and workplaces of all types. This alarming trend prompted Oswald to host a three-part webinar series on prevention, response and recovery. The first webinar took place on…

Telemedicine – talking to a medical professional by phone or video – has been around for years, but it was slow to catch on as people preferred in-person appointments. Then the pandemic stepped in. During the pandemic, people were encouraged to use telemedicine to avoid coming in contact with those…

Have you ever felt excluded from the conversation at work or that the playing field is so uneven that not everyone has equal access and opportunity to succeed? You’re not alone. Equity in the workplace was the topic of a constructive conversation for an event hosted by Oswald’s Women’s Leadership…