Paid Ransomware Demands Fall Sharply as Businesses Wise Up

Posted on: November 16th, 2021 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

Businesses are getting better at beating ransomware extortionists and more victims are refusing to pay to unlock their systems, according to a new report. The ratio of ransoms that the cyber criminals demand to ransoms actually paid fell to just 12% in the third quarter of 2021, compared to 44% in the same period in […]

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Big Changes to Construction Dual Classes in the Works

Posted on: November 10th, 2021 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

There could be significant changes coming for a number of construction dual-classification codes that could see the threshold for the higher-wage workers jump by as much as $5 per hour. Currently, 16 of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau’s construction and erection class codes are divided into two separate classifications based on the hourly wage […]

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Train Your Driving Staff for Rainy, Slippery Conditions

Posted on: November 2nd, 2021 by Leaders' Choice Staff No Comments

When it’s the rainy time of year, companies with staff that need to drive, delivery drivers or those making sales calls, and all in-beteen need to double down on road safety.   A good idea is to hold a training session on “Driving in the Rain”. While it may seem redundant, it’s an important exercise to reinforce the importance […]

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