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Making Generational Differences Work for You

Issue: December 2011
Authors: Abe Kane, Lauren Oliver

Summary:
Trying to manage the four generations in today's workplace presents major challenges. Miscommunication and conflict, when generations collide, affect productivity, moral and even staff retention. Public Risk examines generational differences to reveal how shared experiences help shape these conflicts. It also uncovers the manner in which these differences manifest themselves in the workplace. Strategies and tips are provided for delivering constructive feedback as part of review process to each generation. Lastly, insights on how an awareness of generational differences will help create more relevant training sessions and 'add traction' are also included.

What if the Municipal Bond Market is the Next Bubble to Burst?

Issue: December 2010
Authors: Robert Jones, Martin Hacala

Summary:
The growing number of defaults and other signs of weakness in the local government debt market suggest that the exposure to securities claims will increase. Many public entity pools providing liability coverage may have unknown exposure for such claims. Insights provides an overview of state and federal securities litigation, including Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement activity. It also examines the coverage issue and exclusions that pools may want to consider as they analyze how much, if any, coverage they want to provide to members for securities claims.