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The importance of insurance beneficiaries
By The Glatfelter Team on February 29, 2024

How you can help protect your most important asset: your people, and how to help them set up their insurance benefits so that they reflect their wishes.

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Pipe freeze prevention: 15 tips to help avoid this costly risk

Consider these best practices to avoid significant property damage, costly repairs and potential interruptions to your operations due to pipe freezing.

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Employment Practices 101
By Glatfelter Insurance Group on September 25, 2023

It’s crucial to understand the fundamentals of employment practices, why they’re important and ways you use them to help protect your organization and your most important asset, your...

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Safety first: tips to help make your community playground a safer place to play

How often are you inspecting your local community playgrounds? Here are a few tips to remember to help keep children out of harm's way.

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Is your municipality and its critical sectors secured against cyber threats?

While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to preventing a cyberattack, there are plenty of strategies you can put in place to help minimize your risk.

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You serve all types of citizens—but does your website? Find out.

It’s important to make sure your website is able to serve everyone—or you could find yourself in legal, financial or reputational trouble.

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4 ways to promote mental health in the workplace

By promoting mental health in the workplace, you have the opportunity to fight the stigma and provide better support for the well-being of your team.

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Crisis management: 3 tips for local governments

When a crisis situation occurs, all eyes will look to you. Use these tips to help strengthen your response plan and better protect your community members.

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The Coronavirus: What do I Need to Know?
By The Glatfelter Team on March 3, 2020

We’ve pulled together the latest recommendations for schools, healthcare facilities, worship centers, municipalities and emergency responders.

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Work smarter, not harder: 8 innovative ways cities can use drones

Cities use drones to help with operations—and for good reason. Learn 8 innovative ways drones are being used to increase efficiency and possibilities.

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New year, better budget
By Lindsey Elias, Marketing on January 2, 2020

A carefully thought out budget can positively impact your community. Consider these 3 tips to help stretch your budget and save more money in the long run.

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4 ways departments are raising awareness about the move over law

Many don't realize that there are legal requirements when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road, making awareness campaigns critical.

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10 tips to better protect your municipality from cybercriminals
By The Glatfelter Team on August 29, 2019

As technology continues to advance, so do cybercrime tactics. Use these tips to help ensure your municipality isn't the next victim of a cyberbreach.

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Severe weather safety: how prepared is your community?
By The Glatfelter Team on July 26, 2019

Did you know that the best practice to defend against any hurricane is preparation? Ensure your community members include these elements in their disaster plan.

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Municipal driver safety: 5 resources to share with your crew

Company vehicles are vital to many municipal operations, and when your employees are constantly on the road, a Driver Safety Program is critical.

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Carbon monoxide: protecting your municipality from this silent hazard
By The Glatfelter Team on April 25, 2019

Carbon Monoxide is a hazardous gas that municipal services can be exposed to. Use these tips to help prevent CO poisoning — you just might save a life.

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Municipal drones: establish a program and understand your risks

Is your municipality taking advantage of drone technology? Drones can be very useful for public entities, but don't overlook the risks associated with them. Here's what you should know and...

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Blockchain technology: An advancement to keep your eye on

We've got your quick lesson on blockchain technology. Learn more on how this emerging digital ledger works, and how its peer-to-peer network can benefit your municipality.

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Prepping your organization for winter weather

You never know what to expect when winter arrives. Whether it brings a wintry mix or below-zero temperatures, developing a winter weather plan can help you combat these complications....

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Solar panel safety: what municipal workers need to know
By The Glatfelter Team on November 1, 2018

The use of solar panels is increasing across the nation, and it is important for municipal workers and public entities to be aware of the unique risks they provide. Understanding the keys...

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What your municipality can do to prepare for an active shooter
By The Glatfelter Team on September 28, 2018

Prepare the employees within your municipality to be prepared to strategically react to an active shooter situation. Learn the five stages of safe response today.

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Stay better prepared and stay better protected
By The Glatfelter Team on September 10, 2018

Use these critical tips to help prepare and protect yourself and your home from hurricanes, floods and tropical storms. Hurricane season can cause downpours, strong winds, flash flooding...

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3 tips for cybersecurity: Changing the game ruled by hackers
By The Glatfelter Team on August 23, 2018

Your municipality holds important records for your community, making your computer systems a target for online hackers. Increase your cybersecurity efforts by strengthening your passwords,...

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Tips to prevent back injuries in the workplace
By The Glatfelter Team on August 1, 2018

Back injuries are very common in the workplace. Educate your employees about proper lifting techniques, ways to strengthen major muscle groups and how to reduce the risks of back injury...

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7 steps to an improved sewer maintenance plan
By The Glatfelter Team on July 20, 2018

Sewer backups can become a substantial cost for cities, large or small. It's important to educate the public on how to prevent them, as well as develop a thorough response plan in case of...

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