Captive HR

As captives have matured and continued to flourish, they are being called upon to expand the risks that they underwrite. Captive boards and management should work to understand that, as their risk appetite grows, so should their dedication to building a successful risk culture within the captive. Read More

Managers who delegate effectively contribute in three important ways: (1) they assure employees that they are valued and trusted; (2) they free up their own time to do other things; and (3) they prepare future leaders for the organization. This article outlines some best practices to assure your effectiveness as a delegator. Read More

A small but growing number of employers are tapping their captive insurance companies to fund employee benefit risks with a goal of reducing costs. This article reviews the basics, including the main drivers and the US Department of Labor approval process. Read More

Accomplishing desired business outcomes, feeling like you've maximized your workday, and creating work/life balance have little to do with "time" management and more to do with "priority" management. This article outlines seven steps to start building a priority management plan to help make you more successful in achieving desired outcomes. Read More

The most common objections to using preemployment tests in the hiring process are based on myth instead of reality. This article sheds some realistic light on these myths to illuminate how integrating preemployment testing into your hiring process can increase retention and productivity, as well as decrease the likelihood of employment practices lawsuits. Read More