Natural disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year, and each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property. In the United States, many of us, our communities, and the organizations that we serve have already experienced first-hand the perils, devastation and loss associated with natural disasters. The process of recovery and rebuilding... Read more »
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Drivers encounter several distractions in the course of their daily driving activities. Driving distractions divert attention away from the central task of driving, and may compromise the safety of the driver, passengers and anyone in the vehicle’s path of travel. Cell phone integration, navigation systems and infotainment devices are standard equipment in most vehicles sold... Read more »
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Pre-employment screening refers to the process of investigating and verifying the background of potential employees and volunteers. This may include criminal background checks, employment and educational history as well as references for employment. Employers look to confirm that the information provided by the applicant/volunteer is truthful and accurate as well as discover any potential criminal... Read more »
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It’s obvious to say it, but sexual abuse continues to be a serious problem in our society. As a human services organization, you especially know the challenges in effectively managing (if not eliminating) this problem, while at the same time allowing for a level of flexibility in the delivery of programs and services that fulfill... Read more »
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Any workplace violence event may create fear, anxiety, and physical and emotional pain for the victims, families, co-workers and clients of an organization. It is an employer’s obligation to provide a safe work environment. Employers begin workplace violence plan development by assessing their organization’s risk factors, and considering mitigating strategies which might include altering work... Read more »
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Every year, two million American workers report being a victim of workplace violence. Violent assailants may be robbers, strangers, co-workers, clients or customers and relatives of an employee. The published risk factors (OSHA, 2015) that correspond most frequently for human service workers include: working with unstable or volatile persons, transporting passengers, delivery of goods or... Read more »
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Click here to download this template “Authorized Drivers” All organizations that require the use of vehicles to conduct daily business are challenged by having unsupervised employees or volunteers drive for their organization. Simply allowing employees or volunteers to drive an organization’s vehicle, or their own vehicles (non-owned vehicles), is a high risk choice. Instead... Read more »
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With the potential for damaging winds and water, it is imperative that you and your business are protected. Please take some time to review the following suggestions for protecting and mitigating the impact of this storm. Planning : Review property insurance with the company’s insurance agent concerning the hazards of a hurricane. Determine and establish... Read more »
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With the potential for damaging winds and water, it is imperative that you and your business are protected. Please take some time to review the following suggestions for protecting and mitigating the impact of this storm. Planning : Review property insurance with the company’s insurance agent concerning the hazards of a hurricane. Determine and establish... Read more »
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On July 17, 2017, the Illinois Department of Insurance issued Company Bulletin 2017-03 in response to Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner’s declaration of Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties as state disaster areas after significant flooding impacted these counties. Berkley Human Services understands that its policyholders may experience disruption in the delivery of mail and other... Read more »
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