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Ollis/Akers/Arney is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann McDowell as its newest Board of Directors Member effective December 12, 2017. McDowell comes to Ollis/Akers/Arney with a wealth of knowledge and an extensive background in management, marketing and community service. She brings more than three decades of experience to the organization including roles with Silver…

The new year is always filled with mixed emotions. We feel relief that the pressure of the holidays is finally over, anxiety about our New Year’s resolutions and hope for our future. January is a month that we collectively sit down to reflect on years past and look forward to our goals for the new…

In just a few short weeks, the holiday season will end. The seemingly insurmountable stress of the past two months will subside, and your world will begin to calm down. Employees will return to work. All will return to normal. That’s how many managers and executives view the holiday aftermath. That’s also why one in…

It seems like every November, media outlets across the country turn their attention to the plight of young retail workers forced to slave away during holidays. They talk about the rush of people flying through malls and outlets looking for their perfect gifts, and the best worst day of the year: Black Friday. So much…

Changes in legislation and economic ability make it increasingly difficult for business owners to make insurance and benefits decisions. The changes pushed through in the past several years, while some might say were well-intentioned, have severely increased the costs many businesses are obligated to pay for employee benefits packages. Though, it’s not just the past…

We were so excited to have MJ Shaar come and speak with us at the 11th Annual Wellness Conference this past week. If you missed her talk, check out the post below for the helpful hints and highlights she provided, and make sure to register for next year’s conference! We all know the health of…

If you have ongoing medical needs and have been denied health insurance, an Impaired Risk Life Insurance plan may be the right choice for you. At The Paul Long Agency, we understand the insurance world can be confusing. To help answer any questions you may have, we wrote a quick Q&A with the most common…

On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime wage payment qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule increases the salary an employee must be paid in order to qualify for a white collar exemption. The required salary level…

Many people have taken the earth’s resources for granted, and it continues to become apparent that we need to change how we live to conserve our planet for future generations. Turn Off the Lights Turn off the lights if you plan to leave a room for more than 15 minutes. Install motion sensors or timers…

Allergy season is already upon us in certain parts of the United States, and unseasonably warm weather is partially at fault. Weather patterns related to El Nino have caused plants to bloom earlier than normal, and the combination of blooming flowers, pollen in the air and warmer temperatures is a nightmare for allergy sufferers. Keep…