A and H Insurance Blog - Advice for the Workplace & Wellness Tips

20 Sep 2019

Why the Age of a Business Matters

Business

You’ve heard it before: “We’ve been in business since blah blah blah.” It’s what so many companies boast to their prospective customers. It’s worn as a badge of honor, and it should be. Why? Because it’s exceedingly difficult to stay in business. Roughly half of small businesses close their doors within five years, according to the Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. Only about one in three make it to ten years. The longer a business stays open, the prouder it usually is about its tenure. It’s a…

22 Jul 2019

If You Could Meet One Historical Figure…

Employees

For our latest blog post, we sat down with some of the A and H team to find out which historical figure they would like to interview if they had the opportunity. Here is what they said: Luke: I’d like to speak with British-American philosopher Alan Watts. He was active from the 1930s to the 70s and credited with popularizing Eastern philosophy in the West. He had a very different perspective about life and breaking free from how society tells us we’re “supposed” to live to be “successful.”…

18 Jun 2019

Taking a NO in Work and Life

Business, Psychology

As an agency with a sales team, we are no strangers to hearing a “No”. It’s never easy. Sticks and stones may break bones, but that two-letter word can shatter spirits. Rejection is a bitter pill to swallow, and while there’s no easy way to erase the icky feelings—be it from getting passed over for a job, denied a sale, fired, broken up with, or hearing a critical comment from a loved one—it is possible to take the “No” as graciously as possible. The challenge is to resist…

04 Jun 2019

9 Keys to Selling Yourself and Your Services

Business, Sales

There are many types of salespeople and manufacturer’s representatives out there selling many types of products. Why does the word “salesperson” make people cringe at the thought of being confronted by them on the phone or in person? Because so many are rude, arrogant, pushy, in-your-face and offensive. There is nothing worse than saying NO to one of these individuals, and they keep pushing and even talking over you! Potential customers aren’t rejecting the product as much as they are rejecting the aggressive salesperson. Having been in and out of…

22 May 2019

Protection From Social Engineering Attacks

Business

Most people think they can spot an online scam a mile away. This may be true, but all it takes is for your guard to be down some sleepy, Friday afternoon, and you accidentally click a link you shouldn’t have. The reason there are so many scams out there is that, every single day, people fall for social engineering attacks designed to steal info or install viruses on electronic devices. Even I nearly fell for an attack last year. Once the attacker has your info, they have the potential to do thousands…

07 May 2019

Gossip: Social Bond or Bad Habit?

Business, Psychology

“There is only one thing worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” —Oscar Wilde As most of us know, gossip is unavoidable. Whether it takes the form of blatantly bad-mouthing an acquaintance, co-worker, or friend, or the subtler variety of passive-aggressive insult like, “Has Tom gained weight?” People seem to take an almost perverse pleasure in talking about others. As most of us also know, rarely is this talk positive. It is thought that gossip played a role in the development of intelligence…

29 Apr 2019

A and H Insurance Earns Finalist Spot in NNHRA’s 2019 “Best Places to Work” Event

NEWS

RENO, NV – We are honored to have been recognized at the 2019 Best Places to Work event last Thursday night at the Silver Legacy Casino. To be a finalist, a company must score 80% or higher in positive reviews on an anonymous survey of its employees. The survey was conducted by Quantum Workplace in partnership with the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association (NNHRA). This marks two straight years that A and H Insurance has been a Finalist in the event. Said Luke Westberg, Director of Digital Marketing…

22 Apr 2019

Navigating the Frustrations of Medical Billing

Insurance, Wellness

Going to the doctor’s office to be treated for a certain physical pain shouldn’t also be a financial pain. To ease the worry of getting doctor bills, below are a few steps that will help you to confidently open those dreaded bills. Know Your Benefits The most important part of the insurance puzzle is to know your benefits and what is covered by your insurance company. Prior to making an appointment, know if you need a referral to see that physician. Also find out whether the provider is in…

01 Mar 2019

The Power of Assertiveness

Business, Psychology

Have you ever gone to a party, not because you wanted to, but because you were asked to? Have you taken on an assignment at work because you felt bad saying no, even though you didn’t have the time, resources, or even the interest? On the other hand, have you wanted something but were afraid to ask for it? Maybe you ordered a meal without onions, received the onions anyway but toughed it out because you didn’t want to be seen as a complainer. Times like these call…

15 Jan 2019

A Different Approach to Burnout

Business, Psychology

Within the last few years, the number of articles written about the impact of burnout and ways to address or prevent it has risen sharply. Overwhelming demands, low pay and/or appreciation, and toxic work environments are frequently cited as causes of career fatigue. While burnout can be spurred by any number of external factors, research shows that it can also be a function of personality traits and attitudes about our work. The first step to addressing burnout is understanding what brought us to our particular job and career. To be…