December 2016 Blog Archive

Tesla’s Solar Panel Roof: Solar Glass Tiles Are the New Solar Shingles Tue, Dec 27, 2016 Energysage.com, the Online Solar Marketplace If you’ve found it difficult to stay up to date on the future of Tesla Motors and SolarCity in recent weeks, you are not alone. Numerous industries (solar, electric vehicles, and ridesharing, to nam... Read More

Employment Items You Should Know! Tue, Dec 27, 2016 “Ban the Box” On most application forms, there is the question “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” This seems logical because a convicted felon may present a danger to customers and co-workers. Many states and localit... Read More

Membership Has Its Privileges Thu, Dec 22, 2016 Phillip Lane, J.W. Edens Insurance & Bonds I became a member of the FRSA at the beginning of 2008, just before the financial crisis and the resultant “Great Recession.” The construction industry in Florida had already slowed and it w... Read More

Never Sign an OSHA Witness Statement Thu, Dec 22, 2016 Trent Cotney, PA During any OSHA inspection, the Compliance Safety and Health Officer (“CSHO”) will more than likely take witness testimony from crew members that are on site. This CSHO will hand-write the interview answers and ask the e... Read More

Understanding and Using Public Relations to Help Grow Your Business Thu, Dec 22, 2016 Karen L. Edwards, Casimir Group, LLC Many of you have likely heard of the term public relations but what is it exactly? And how can you leverage it to grow your business? Typically, public relations has been thought of as just a press release or in... Read More