February 25, 2019By: John Burrows
In today’s business climate, it’s more important than ever to protect sensitive data. If your company is required to meet the standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act or the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), you may already be aware of the importance of having solid records management and document destruction policies in place. However, even beyond the scope of these regulations, your company is still responsible for the data it handles on a daily basis, such as payroll records, personnel files, client lists, financial records and proprietary information. If you’re not managing your company’s records and...
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019By: John Burrows
There’s a reason you don’t want to choose just anyone when it comes to planning an office remodel or relocation. Any significant infrastructure project represents an investment on your company’s part. It’s not just in the money you allocate to purchase your furnishings and equipment. You’ll also invest the time and resources of your staff as well as commit to downtime in order to complete your relocation, renovation or expansion. With such a large outlay of assets on the line, preparing for success is crucial. As you search for moving and installation vendors to complete your project, there are five key areas you’ll likely want...
Read MoreNovember 27, 2017By: John Burrows
Last edited: 9/24/2019 First impressions are everything—and the furniture, fixtures, and equipment in a hotel or restaurant set the tone for the entire customer experience. Whether you’re an interior design firm choosing the FF&E or a procurement professional who’s sourcing it, your work has a huge impact on your clients‘ businesses. It can also have a huge impact on your own. Between new construction and renovation projects on Guam, there are a number of great opportunities available. At DeWitt Guam, we’ve worked with interior design firms, procurement professionals and directly with hotels and restaurants to ship, stage and install FF&E. In that time, we’ve seen what goes on behind the scenes of these projects. If you’re looking to add more FF&E projects to...
Read MoreJune 28, 2017By: John Burrows
Having a relocation policy isn’t just for corporations with big HR departments – it’s an essential tool for any organization that offers incentives for employee relocation. While about 70% of U.S. companies provide relocation assistance to help pay for the transition, only one in five HR professionals rate their relocation program as “highly successful.” A relocation policy that outlines the process, benefits, and points of contact along the way not only supports your employees, it helps keep your business running smoothly. A relocation strategy can save money, too. Statistics show that costs can range from $85,673 to relocate a current employee who’s a homeowner to...
Read MoreJune 22, 2016By: John Burrows
Q: What is the reason for the VGM amendments to SOLAS regulation VI/2? A: There are concerns around improperly declaring the gross mass of a packed container. Safety risks emerge if discrepancies between gross mass and actual gross mass go unnoticed. According to the International Maritime Organization: discrepancies “could have an adverse impact on the safety of the ship, seafarers and shore-side workers, by leading to incorrect vessel stowage decisions and potentially collapsed container stacks or loss of containers overboard.” The goal of the regulation is to provide increased accuracy and accountability regarding the gross mass of a packed container. Q: What is the reason for...
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