4 reasons ‘quiet firing’ is bad for business

While the phenomenon of quiet quitting—representing employees doing the least required for their job to just get by until they opt to leave or are let go—has gained its fair share of attention in recent years, another clandestine workplace practice is underway: quiet...
4 reasons ‘quiet firing’ is bad for business

4 reasons ‘quiet firing’ is bad for business

While the phenomenon of quiet quitting—representing employees doing the least required for their job to just get by until they opt to leave or are let go—has gained its fair share of attention in recent years, another clandestine workplace practice is underway: quiet...

Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 3, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: Oct. 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene makes landfall, leaving destruction and casualties in its wake: are you prepared for the final weeks of the hurricane season? The United States government averted a shutdown, funding the federal government: the NFIP will be funded through December. New Jersey introduces a bill that would enshrine employees’ right to disconnect from work. In Vermont, President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for July 29-31 flooding. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, education opportunities and upcoming events.

PIANJ Golf Classic 2024 raises $66,000 to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

PIANJ Golf Classic 2024 raises $66,000 to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey

The PIANJ and Special Olympics New Jersey 41st annual Golf Classic was held Sept. 23, 2024, at Maplewood Golf Course in Maplewood, N.J. [PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R) Former PIANJ Director Jocelyn Rineer, CIC, CLP, CIIP; PIANJ Director and Golf Co-Chair Casey Yarger, CIC, CRM; PIANJ Immediate Past President Connie Mahoney; PIANJ Director and Golf Co-Chair Walter Conroy; PIANJ President Andrew Harris, CIC, AAI, CISR; SONJ Athlete Tom Azilides; PIANJ Vice President Aaron Levine, CIC. Photo credit: Special Olympics New Jersey]

N.J.: The right to disconnect from work?

N.J.: The right to disconnect from work?

The New Jersey state Legislature returned from summer break earlier this month, and legislators have wasted no time introducing legislation that could impact workers across the state.   Introduced in the New Jersey Assembly on Sept. 23, 2024, A-4852, would...

PIANY-supported BI bill signed into law

PIANY-supported BI bill signed into law

Gov. Kathy Hochul officially has signed bill A.10342 into law, expanding business interruption insurance coverage in New York state. The bill’s passage marks a significant step in redefining the scope of business interruption insurance by decoupling it from the...

Weekly Dispatch: Sept. 26, 2024

Weekly Dispatch: Sept. 26, 2024

PIA National appoints Michael Skiados, MBA, CAE, as its CEO: here is what you need to know about him. Connecticut receives approval for a major disaster declaration due to historic rainfall and flooding in August. New Hampshire has joined a multistate effort in filing an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in support of the state-based insurance agency. Plus, you can read about state-specific industry news, advocacy updates, technical resources, accolades, education opportunities, upcoming events and information you may have missed in this issue of the Weekly Dispatch.