This post is written by Jeff Berven of CRS Insurance. The soft P & C market of the last 6 years is easing; the rates during 2011 have been flat-lining. Billions of dollars in claims cost resulting from the storm disasters across the country and world for 2011 have eroded the profit margins of insurance companies. The pressure […]
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This post is written by Troy Bridges of Pinnacol Assurance. In today’s economy, companies are constantly looking for ways to save money and reduce overhead. With the Colorado Cost Containment Certification (CCC), companies have the opportunity to not only improve their safety culture and program, but can save on their workers’ compensation insurance premium. The […]
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On February 1st, 2012, the US Department of Labor, Employment and Training Division, Office of Apprenticeship, completed an EEO Compliance Review and Quality Assurance Assessment of IECRM. This exhaustive review covered the last three years of operations. We are pleased to report that IECRM was notified by DOL on February 9th that under Title 21 […]
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This post is written by Nick Vuolo of Network Insurance Services. With more jobs becoming available today, there is a major problem presenting itself for employers. Employees who are applying for jobs are lying about important aspects of their lives. In most cases, the truth may be a disqualifying factor. To avoid the hassle of […]
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IEC National is looking for original submissions from apprentices in their final year of an IEC Apprentice Training Program. IEC will award prizes for the best narrative. Please write your story on one of the following four topics. How I first found out about the IEC Apprentice Training Program. Why I decided to enroll in […]
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Namaste Solar Featured in the Wall Street Journal Namaste Solar Electric was featured by the Wall Street Journal as the Workplace of the Week – check out the article here. The company fully embraces the open-market industry, sends their apprentices to IECRM for training, and has a company representative on the IECRM Board of Directors. Great press […]
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Colorado Cost Containment Certification with Troy Bridges of Pinnacol Assurance February 7, 2012 at 3pm, @ IECRM Denver In today’s economy we are all trying to find new ways to maximize our bottom line. To that end, there are extensive benefits to obtaining the Colorado Cost Containment Certification. In this free IECRM Contractor College, expert […]
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IECRM held another of its well regarded and fun Happy Hour networking events at Billy’s Inn in Denver, on January 12th. We want to thank all the members who joined us for a few well deserved drinks, and invite all to join us on March 8th, at the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Denver from 4-6PM.
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Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Colorado fell 40% during the fourth quarter of 2011. According to the quarterly report on mass layoffs and unemployment insurance applications, released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 40% drop in Colorado was slightly larger than the 36% experienced in the United States overall during the same period. Comparing […]
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In further signs that the US Economy continues a slow but steady recovery into 2012, the Federal Unemployment Rate fell to 8.5% at the close of 2011, marking the lowest level in nearly 3 years. In addition, the economy added 1.6 million jobs in 2011, which is up from 940,000 in 2010. The hiring gains cap a […]
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