Oswald Companies was a featured contributor in the Crain’s Cleveland Custom Content: ACG 2023, January 2023. In the article titled “Workforce, Benefits Considerations During Due Diligence,” Brian Stovsky, Business Development Leader, Private Equity at Oswald Companies, discusses how businesses will continue to deal with the balancing act of absorbing cost…
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The holidays are a joyous time of year and present an opportunity to enjoy a well-earned getaway. Unfortunately, for thousands of travelers across the nation this past year, the only destination was a crowded airport. Extreme weather leading up to Christmas day, coupled with multiple problems at Southwest Airlines, one…
Read MoreThis past year brought potential changes to Michigan employment law that will significantly level the playing field for minimum wage and sick leave benefits – and most employers will likely need to make policy changes to comply. Though legal challenges to these new laws continue, they are currently expected to…
Read MoreIf you use a gas grill, heat your home or spend time in an industrial facility, chances are you have used propane. It’s a well-established gas for many uses, but it can be dangerous. Below are some rules to practice safety in the household and the workplace by following regulations…
Read MoreThough the hurricane season lasts for only six months a year, the challenges of building and repairing homes along the coast is ongoing. Whether you are rebuilding, remodeling or starting anew, considering several proactive building guidelines could make an impact on your insurance premiums and how you fare in a…
Read MoreWith a limited labor pool, today’s marketplace is pressuring employers to enhance their employee benefits offering in order to attract personnel while retaining current employees. Simultaneously, health care costs continue to increase, so upgrading benefit offerings appears unattainable. It isn’t. Oswald Companies’ William Grebenc, an employee benefits advisor, sees consistent opportunities…
Read MoreIt’s a familiar sound – drip, drip, drip. When a water leak happens, we immediately run to turn off the water valve. Our minds are already racing, wondering how long it has been leaking, how much damage has been done and what it will cost to fix. You’re not alone.…
Read MoreEach year, open enrollment provides your employees the opportunity to enroll in workplace benefits such as health insurance, dental or vision coverage, and life insurance. For the growing number of employees approaching or working beyond age 65, there is another open enrollment that takes place Oct. 15 through Dec. 7,…
Read MoreEvery private equity investor and common owner of a portfolio of businesses asks the same question: How can I lower my costs? The answer: Employees. Your employee population is a valuable resource in saving money. You’re already providing benefits to this group, so consider combining them into one health insurance…
Read MoreEvery year, employers stress over the cost of health insurance for employees, but there are some tricks to controlling costs. You have to know what’s driving costs up in the first place – and then figure out how to reign them in. Maybe your company hasn’t shopped around enough for…
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