How to Shop for Health Insurance
With the many different facets of health insurance, shopping for the right kind of coverage can be a daunting task for small business owners. With various policies, regulations and requirements, there is a lot to consider – not to mention the fact that health insurance is often the largest expense next to wages for a
Hunter Quick Check Adds Identifix Diagnostic Health Report
Hunter Engineering Co.’s Quick Check inspection system now features the Diagnostic Health Report powered by Identifix. The health report provides shops a summary of diagnostic trouble codes, most likely repair statistics and list of other reported repairs. Hunter’s patented Codelink device reads the diagnostic codes and VIN in seconds to immediately report to Identifix, finding
Computer Health Checkup: Replace or Repair?
Every part of a computer serves a function, but much like a car, some parts do more than others. To provide the longest, most reliable service, high use, high wear components like monitors, printers, keyboards, hard drives, and removable drives all require timely maintenance. • Monitors exhibit specific symptoms when they start to fail. When
Business Groups Urge Healthcare Reform
The National Retail Federation and 23 other business groups wrote to Congress urging healthcare reform in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act. “We write to urge Congress to put priority attention toward easing the cost and compliance burdens associated with the Affordable Care Act,” the letter stated. “Though
Pirelli Promoting Men’s Health Through Twitter Campaign
Working with the non-profit Men’s Health Network, Pirelli Tire North America is launching a #HealthierMan Twitter campaign to promote healthy living. “The #HealthierMan initiative, which coincides with Men’s Health Month in June, aims to encourage men to share their commitment to a healthier lifestyle with their family and friends – through simple tips on healthy
Commercial Vehicle Demand Healthy In October
Medium- and heavy-duty Class 5-8 orders were placed at very healthy levels in October, reported ACT Research in its latest State of the Industry Report. The research firm noted that total net orders for Class 8 were 45,978 units, up 76% year over year. Classes 5-7 net orders were reported to be at 22,453, their
Commercial Vehicle Demand Healthy In September
According to the latest State of the Industry report by ACT Research Co., medium- and heavy-duty classes 5-8 orders were at healthy levels again in September. Total net orders for Class 8 were 24,842 units, up 31% year over year. Classes 5-7 net orders, at 19,486, rose to their third strongest level since early 2008.
Michelin Receives Healthy Lifestyles Recognition
Michelin North America was among 63 U.S. employers that received the 2014 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award at the Leadership Summit sponsored by the National Business Group on Health’s Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being. Michelin North America received a Gold Award for its Choose Well-Live Well program, which integrates preventive care and consumer-driven
A Healthier Alternative for Employee Insurance?
Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act or the Obama Administration Health Care Reform – whatever you call it – it has certainly become a hot, often contentious topic in the business community. As of the first of the New Year, the Affordable Care Act required that all individuals obtain minimum levels of health insurance on their
Fire That Occurred Days Ago In Connecticut Raises Health Concerns
A tire fire in a Connecticut tire warehouse that stopped burning more than a week ago has led to health concerns among local residents. The Toce Brothers Co. warehouse fire began April 3 and was extinguished the next day. Water from fire hoses cascaded along the road containing bits of rubber. More than 1 million