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Ruprecht Improves Workplace Safety and Forges HR & Benefits Partnership with Launchways
https://vimeo.com/385531326 Ruprecht has been an essential part of the Chicago meatpacking industry since 1860. They provide food service businesses and retail establishments with a stable supply of raw proteins with global sourcing and exacting standards as a...
read moreLaunchways Hosts Compliance Webinar on Recreational Marijuana Legalization
In June 2019, Illinois became the 11th state in the country to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. This January, that law went into effect and was met enthusiastically by Illinoisans: newly legal dispensaries did $10 million in business in the first week...
read morePreventing Discrimination in Your Employee Benefits Program
“Discrimination” is a word that no human resources professional ever wants to hear. Unfortunately, many HR leaders are unaware that discrimination can easily be lurking where we expect it least: in our employee benefits programs. Moving forward, we’ll explore: The...
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Battling Onboarding Scope Challenges with Employee Management Platforms
The flow of talent into and out of your organization has a direct impact on your ability to do great business and thrive. That means every organization should have a clear vision and thoughtful approach to new employee onboarding. Unfortunately, for many businesses,...
read moreLaunchways Announces Rollout of New Group Insurance Captive Program
At Launchways, we’re constantly looking for new innovative, effective ways to help businesses meet their HR, employee benefits, and business insurance needs. This month, we’re proud to announce we are adding Group Insurance Captive solutions to our ever-expanding...
read moreWhat Employers Need to Know About Illinois Recreational Cannabis Law
On June 25, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act into law, making Illinois the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis. The law went into effect this January and dispensaries sold over $10 million worth of recreational...
read moreBecoming Unbeatable Together: Building a Data-Driven Approach to Diversity & Inclusion
Part 1: Setting Yourself Up to Become Unbeatable Defining Diversity & Inclusion Before we dive deep into the power of Diversity and Inclusion, let’s take a second to establish our terms and clarify what D&I actually looks like. Workplace Diversity: The...
read moreThe Top 5 Myths About Captive Insurance Programs
Captive insurance programs enable businesses to reduce their insurance overspend, fully control their coverage, and turn safety initiatives into profitable returns. Unfortunately, though, many organizations shy away from forming or joining captives because, when they...
read moreHow We Do Things Differently at Launchways: We Live Our Values
Just about every company these days has a mission, vision, and set of core values. But all too often, these documents are reviewed once a year by leadership then filed back away in a drawer. In these cases, they remain hollow ideals rather than a reality of life at...
read moreSpice House Recovers From Fire, Comes Back Even Stronger, With Hands-On Support From the Launchways Business Insurance Team
https://vimeo.com/385526168 Founded in 1957, The Spice House is a purveyor of the finest spices, herbs, blends, and extracts to customers ranging from renowned Michelin-star chefs to home cooks everywhere. They've spent over 60 years curating their global network of...
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The Complete Guide to Employee Onboarding
The Power of Getting Onboarding Right A new employee’s first days and weeks of work are a crucial time. Their early impressions of the organizational structure, leadership, climate, and culture of their new environment will directly affect the way in which they...
read moreThe Beginner’s Guide to Captive Insurance
Captive insurance programs have been popular among business’ largest corporations since they were first created in the 1950s. As we enter 2020, however, captives are enjoying a resurgence as a growing solution for businesses of all sizes trying to think outside the...
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