Human Resources News

Summer is already upon us and that means extreme heat! Everyone needs to be prepared and the CDC’s “Extreme Heat and Your Health” information page has some great advice. Visit their site at cdc.gov/extremeheat/.

Learn to avoid online “phishing” scams and how to keep your personal information safe. Visit the Federal Trade Commission’s article regarding Phishing.

Do you know the latest information regarding the Affordable Health Care Act? It’s important that everyone know what is on the horizon and how it will impact you.  Click on the link for this informative Federal Trade Commission article to learn about “When Scams Follow the News.”

Distracted? Yes, we are all guilty in some way or another. Distracted driving is a dangerous epidemic and in 2011 alone, over 3,000 people were killed in distracted driving crashes on America’s roadways. Learn more at: distraction.gov

Sharing Down Syndrome Conference for Caregivers There is a great “conference for caregivers” and family members of individuals with down syndrome coming up and we want to make sure you all know about it. Please see this Sharing Down Syndrome Newsletter for more information – and vi

It is up to us to learn how to protect ourselves when it comes to our cell phones. Visit the onguardonline.gov article, “Understanding Mobile Apps,” to learn more regarding apps on your cell phone.

April 28 through May 4 is Privacy Awareness Week, and the FTC and other members of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA) have teamed-up to talk about why privacy matters and what it means to you in today’s digital world. Read more at the Federal Trade Commission’s Privacy Awareness Week

When dealing with debt collectors, you need to know your rights. Learn more with this informative Consumer video from the Federal Trade Commision.

Learn how to keep your laptop secure, safeguard your personal information and help prevent identity theft at this very useful link:  Onguardonline.gov

Do you need help managing your money? Are you interested in learning how to avoid scams and identity theft? Visit this link to Consumer.gov  for a “wealth” of useful information about  taking care of your financial health!