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CyberCyber Security Precautions for Your Business

The convenience of using computers is accompanied by many risks. Companies must respond by preventing, detecting and responding to cyber attacks through a well-orchestrated cyber security program. Read full article. Contact your ABIS Account Executive with any questions. 

 

 

 

ImportantImportant Reminder for Leftover Treated Seed

News release and reminder that treated seed must be disposed of properly. Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) says, "Seed treatments are increasing in popularity, but it is illegal for treated seeds to be in the grain supply."

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ShareShare to Compare Event
 

Share to Compare logoParticipate in a free survey to benchmark your employee benefits against other Iowa employers, employers in your industry, as well as nationally.  In addition, reserve your spot today at LMC's 6th Annual Share to Compare Seminar to be held on August 30th! In conjunction with a highly qualified third party actuarial firm, LMC will be presenting the results of the Iowa-Area Mid-Market Employee Benefit survey - Benefit Benchmarking - Best Practices and Strategies 2011. You'll hear an update on Healthcare Reform from Susan Freed of Davis Brown Law Firm; and Dr. Wendy D. Lynch, Ph.D., an expert in "Health as Human Capital," will speak on "Who Survives? How Benefits Costs are Killing Your Company...Saving your Business and your People."                                                                       

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FSFinancial Services
 

FeeFee Disclosure for Participants of Retirement Plans 
The Department of Labor has released a final regulation on fee disclosure for participants of retirement plans. The plan providers have been working diligently to make sure their systems are ready to provide you with the information and tools you need to comply with this regulation. If you sponsor a retirement plan for your employees please read the attached form from the Principal Financial Group. To find out how this may impact you.                                               

BondsBonds
 

ConstructionConstruction on the Rise 

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Bloomberg reporter, Bob Willis discusses the 0.4% increase in construction in April 2011. Read Willis' full article to see what the Federal Reserve had to say about nonresidential construction.                   (read more)

WellnessWellness
 

AdjustableAdjustable workstations can increase productivity 

Standing while you work can be good for your production and your health. Some companies are test driving optional workstations that give their employees the ability to alternate between sitting and standing.

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Current clients who would like access to the Health Matters website can contact Amanda Dorr for a secure username and password.

amanda.dorr@lmcins.com   

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RMSRisk Management

 

webinarWEBINAR - Supervisor Safety Management

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Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/317142497

Presented by Chuck Martinek, Loss Control Consultant

 

Companies with successful safety programs have one common characteristic:
-front line supervisors who understand their roles and responsibilities in managing and promoting the safety activities of their employees.
 
Title:Supervisor Safety Management
Date:Friday, July 29, 2011
Time:11:00 AM - 11:45 AM CDT

 

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