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1 week ago | 
benefitspro.com | Joe Toppe
Nearly three-quarters of workers in the U.S. and Canada feel inadequate and undeserving of their success, according to a study by Kickresume. Seventy-one percent of North American workers suffer from Imposter Syndrome, the data showed, with 50% of workers turning down or missing opportunities and 21% saying their identity (gender, race, and background) influences the condition.
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1 week ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Credit: Elnur/Adobe Stock Nearly three-quarters of workers in the U.S. and Canada feel inadequate and undeserving of their success, according to a study by Kickresume. Seventy-one percent of North American workers suffer from Imposter Syndrome, the data showed, with 50% of workers turning down or missing opportunities and 21% saying their identity (gender, race, and background) influences the condition. Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.
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1 week ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
While size matters when choosing the right city for a business startup, big is not always the best choice, according to a study by . Every small city offers unique advantages and disadvantages to new business owners, the data showed, with benefits including lower overhead costs, stronger relationships with customers and the potential to become a big fish in a little pond.
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1 week ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Credit: Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock One in four job applicants lie, exaggerate or provide inaccurate information to their potential employers, according to a study by career.io. Among those who admitted to previous dishonesty, 23% reported exaggerating their responsibilities for a past role, the data showed, while 22% claimed to have worked at a place they had not. Your access to unlimited PropertyCasualty360 content isn’t changing.
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2 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Lawyer Alexander "Trey" Robertson IV helps neighbors in the Simi Valley area of California in helping contain the spreading wildfires in the area State Farm says its latest rate hike for rental dwellings, home and condo owners in California isn’t enough.
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2 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Micro-apartments are a strategic choice for some renters rather than just a budget compromise, according to a study by StorageCafe. Some renters are drawn by lower price points and the appeal of amenity-rich, transit-oriented communities, the data showed, while others are drawn to a low-maintenance lifestyle with convenient access to essential services.
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2 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Whether an employee is working from home, a different location or on the road as a digital nomad, employers typically provide the same workers’ compensation coverage for their remote employees as they do for on-site staff, according to Rippling. The workers' comp insurance market in the U.S. is projected to reach $56.7 billion in 2025, with the potential for an uptick in costs despite a softer market.
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3 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
Dark storm clouds on horizon Despite business owners being more worried about severe weather than ever before, over a quarter have decided to cut their insurance protections, according to a recent Nationwide survey. Twenty-seven percent of business owners knowingly carry inadequate coverage, the data showed, while 42% say they would cut coverage to lower premiums. At the same time, 67% of property stakeholders expressed concern about the rise in extreme weather events.
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3 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
When companies welcome their employees’ pets in the workplace, they're showing they get what matters to their people at home, according to a study by Your Service Animal. Pet-friendly policies improve the mental health of employees and reduces workplace stress, the data showed, while also boosting productivity.
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3 weeks ago | 
propertycasualty360.com | Joe Toppe
State Farm Insurance headquarters in Bloomington, Illinois. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved State Farm’s emergency 17% rate hike request after an administrative law judge ruled in favor of the carrier on May 13. The ruling stems from a three-day hearing in April and also requires the company receive an immediate $400 million cash infusion from its parent company to address its serious financial condition.
