The Challenges of Working Moms

Our blogs usually address specific risk related topics, but as we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, we wanted to dedicate this one to all the amazing moms who are there for their families and organizations as well as address some of the challenges they face. Most of us have experienced and continue to experience a drastic shift in our daily lives when the country began its COVID-19 fight a few months ago. There is one group, however, that has been particularly and profoundly impacted by the lock-down even more than the rest and that is working moms.

The ALS Group May 11, 2020

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Managing People Risk during Pandemic

As the Coronavirus Pandemic unfolds, one primary concern for all organizations is people. How to care for its workforce during pandemic and nurture a healthy workforce post-pandemic has become a trending topic. We recently shared what we, as the organization’s leaders, do to care for our own remote working employees as they face the challenges brought on by this pandemic. COVID-19 is people related crisis and all risks relating to employees i.e. people risk is the one thing that keeps Senior Leaders up at night. After all, a company’s most important asset is its people. It is a tough time for companies and individuals, alike, due to uncertainty and threats to

The ALS Group May 4, 2020

The ALS Group’s Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide in the Construction Industry

Yesterday, the Governor of New York announced that he was going to extend the Coronavirus shutdown order until May 15th, which, although necessary from a health standpoint, adds additional pressure to many people who need to get back to work. One of the areas that is hit very hard by this shutdown is the construction industry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, construction occupations are at the second highest number of suicides across all occupational groups, an alarming statistic to say the least.

The ALS Group April 17, 2020

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Webinar: COVID-19 Has Shut Down Your Construction Project. Is There Insurance for That?

Most businesses in the United States have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the illness spreads far and wide, many businesses have had to comply with local and federal “stay at home” orders, as well as orders to cease all non-essential construction work, causing delays, and disruption across the construction industry.

The ALS Group April 10, 2020

Cyber Security During a Pandemic

During every national emergency situation, there are always scammers who look to capitalize on people during times of distress. Scammers have already begun to take advantage of the current state of emergency due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Similar to Hurricane Sandy in 2012, phishing scams have begun to plague our inboxes. Coronavirus phishing scams may come in the form of a statement or request from someone impersonating a Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), or similar agency official. They may even use domain names similar to those of the CDC and WHO.

The ALS Group March 30, 2020

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Remote Working – Helpful Tips to Remain Productive

This pandemic has impacted all of us. Many companies, including ours, implemented a “work from home” policy to ensure the health and safety of, both, their employees and their business. For us, since we always had an open floor environment and advocate a collegial collaborative work place being able to easily collaborate on projects and ask each other questions directly was particularly important.

The ALS Group March 23, 2020

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Maintaining Business Continuity During the Pandemic

An effective risk management strategy always comes down to preparedness. The recent closings and business disruptions due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the spread of novel coronavirus, once again, demonstrate the importance of companies having a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan (BCP). If your business is one of many that cannot simply close doors and expect to be able to re-open after the pandemic dies down,having such plan in place will insure that you can maintain the essential functions of your business during a major disruption.

The ALS Group March 18, 2020

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Risks of Working from Home and Workers’ Compensation Policy

As Coronavirus spreads worldwide, companies are thinking of ways to keep productivity up, as well as, mitigate the risks to both their employees and the organization’s bottom line. One of the ways a company can manage this is to have its employees work from home. This can be a great way to keep your business running, but only if you can identify and manage the risks involved. This article from Insurance Business America does a great job in outlining potential Workers’ Compensation risks for employees who work from home, and what you can be doing to insure your business is prepared to manage those risks.

The ALS Group March 3, 2020

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Jessica Aviles, VP of Talent Management, Answers Questions about the Internship Program at The ALS Group

Who are you and what is your role at The ALS Group? My name is Jessica Aviles, I am the VP of Talent Management at The ALS Group. I was brought on-board almost two and half years ago to manage the existing talent, drive culture and spearhead the internship program. Those are my main responsibilities at ALS. How do you recruit for an internship? The ALS Group is an independent risk management and insurance advisory firm that provides unbiased advice to C-level leadership. Therefore, our recruitment process is really much more of a personal experience than that of most companies, where internship candidates can come from anywhere. I primarily recruit

The ALS Group March 2, 2020

Threats to Consider When Crafting a Social Media Risk Mitigation Plan

Over the last decade, social media has quickly become a prominent way for businesses to advertise, communicate, and educate. On the flip side, it can be a huge risk for those businesses that cannot keep up with the ever changing tools and trends in privacy, security, and marketing. We often see businesses and even public figures falling prey to social engineering scams, ransomware, hacking, and a multitude of other cyber risks. Luckily, with some planning and diligence, mitigating these risks can be quite simple. Below are examples of some threats as well as solutions you can implement now that will help protect your business from some of the most

The ALS Group February 10, 2020

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The Challenges of Working Moms

Managing People Risk during Pandemic

The ALS Group’s Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide in the Construction Industry

Webinar: COVID-19 Has Shut Down Your Construction Project. Is There Insurance for That?

Cyber Security During a Pandemic

Remote Working – Helpful Tips to Remain Productive

Maintaining Business Continuity During the Pandemic

Risks of Working from Home and Workers’ Compensation Policy

Jessica Aviles, VP of Talent Management, Answers Questions about the Internship Program at The ALS Group

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