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Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch

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Your first instinct after a car accident may be to call for help. Do you have a plan for what comes next? Being proactive in your response can help keep you, your passengers and your property safe while simplifying the process of filing an insurance claim. The post Steps following a car accident can help in a crunch appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Car mirror adjustment – lean into it

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Knowing how to adjust and use mirrors is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent a blind spot car crash. The post Car mirror adjustment – lean into it appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fleet tracking rewards drivers, businesses

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What if a business owner could deploy technology that would monitor their vehicle fleet, help reduce expenses and encourage their employees to drive safely? Those goals are now within reach using vehicle telematics. And your insurance company is likely already on board. The post Fleet tracking rewards drivers, businesses appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Managing hiring risks during labor shortages

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Many business owners are facing labor shortages made more acute by the coronavirus pandemic. As employers look to hire workers, they struggle to answer tough questions. The post Managing hiring risks during labor shortages appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Managing hiring risks during labor shortages

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Many business owners are facing labor shortages made more acute by the coronavirus pandemic. As employers look to hire workers, they struggle to answer tough questions. The post Managing hiring risks during labor shortages appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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6 tips to secure your home computer network

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Even as many companies reopen offices to employees, surveys show remote work is likely here to stay, at least part of the time. It’s important to understand that working from home adds responsibilities for employees to secure the data flowing through their home information networks. The post 6 tips to secure your home computer network appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Prepare your commercial building for spring

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We all think of spring cleaning for our homes, both inside and outside, but have you thought about getting your commercial building ready for warmer weather? The post Prepare your commercial building for spring appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The hidden effect of COVID-19 on fleet safety

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If you’ve driven a motor vehicle since COVID-19 restrictions were initiated in March 2020, you’ve undoubtedly noticed fewer vehicles on the road. You might think this would result in a reduction in overall auto crash rates in general and fatality rates in particular. Unfortunately, it appears just the opposite is happening. While actual miles driven have declined, crash and fatality rates have increased. The post The hidden effect of COVID-19 on fleet safety appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors

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Restaurants seeking new ways to stay operational during the pandemic are constructing temporary structures to extend the outdoor dining season. Use of these structures without proper safety precautions and adequate protections for customers and employees could lead to unforeseen legal and safety consequences. The post Consider safety before taking your restaurant outdoors appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents

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The coronavirus pandemic has prompted business owners and their employees to find new ways to keep employees and their families safe and secure. Many organizations are assisting working parents by allowing employees to bring their children to work. In areas where traditional daycare facilities may be unavailable, some employers are setting up temporary daycare services on-site. The post When kids come to work: 5 tips for businesses and parents appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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