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Do massage chairs work? To answer this question, we have to look at the roots of massage therapy. It began in Asia centuries ago, where practitioners learned to enhance health, healing, and happiness through the release of stress in the muscles. Fast-forwarding to colonial times, a massage therapist would treat orthopedic problems by creating friction through rubbing. Now, we have e...

Employees rely on the benefits you provide them—health insurance, for example. They need to know that the coverage will be there for them when they need it. They also need to be confident it will provide the degree of protection you and your insurance company have described. Consequently, there’s tremendous pressure on your company to administer and manage your benefits correctly. Fail to...

Audits, evaluations and investigations are three distinctively different and powerful tools for supporting decision-making within any organization’s proactive safety management system (SMS). Understanding the differences of the SMS “big three” safety assurance (SA) elements can help us utilize each tool at the right time with minimal resources and result in the quality decision-making require...

There was a time when perishable goods were rarely transported farther than around the town where they were grown or manufactured. Things are much different in today’s connected world. In the U.S., products are continually moving from coast to coast and everywhere in between, and they have to be properly protected throughout their journeys. If your company sells items that require refrige...

If you’re a commercial building owner, manager, or other stakeholder, you’ve probably heard of LEED certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used system for assessing how energy-efficient or “green” a building is. It’s also the most widely respected program for helping develop and maintain facilities that contribute to a more sustainable future. ...

As warmer weather arrives and we enter what is traditionally the busier flying season, it is helpful to consider what to do and what to have available in the unfortunate event of a claim. Knowing what to anticipate is beneficial to the efficient, expeditious and collaborative processing and resolution of your claim. How To Streamline the Claim Process Following an Aviation Incident Proc...

One of the challenging things (and great things) about trying to come up with a list of the best massage chairs for 2023 is that there are so many outstanding manufacturers and models out there. In the early days of massage chair technology, there were, as you might expect, few companies producing these technological marvels. It is a different story today. Several factors have caused the ...

Note: This article provides general information on hold harmless agreements. This is not legal advice, and if you are looking to leverage a hold harmless agreement or if you are asked to sign one, you should consult legal counsel for information specific to your business. A hold harmless agreement, which is sometimes called a hold harmless letter, is a “release of liability” clause, typical...

You may have heard the word “commissioning” in the context of the Navy launching a new ship. In the commercial and industrial HVAC world, commissioning is the process of ensuring a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are installed and working properly and efficiently. It is a critically important step following the installation of an HVAC system or any major overhaul...

The first step to becoming a commercial drone pilot is to obtain your Part 107 license. As a licensed drone pilot, you can fly commercial missions, embark on exciting new adventures, hone your skills and earn money. Your Part 107 license is an important start on your training journey. Additional training beyond Part 107 is important if you’re a drone pilot looking to enhance your skills and t...