Last week, the IRS issued additional FAQs regarding the Employer Shared Responsibility Payment (an assessment under the employer mandate). This is the first real guidance on the process of notification and assessment of any employer mandate penalties. Click here to read the full ACA Compliance Bulletin.
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The D&D Project: Holiday Boutique!

If you are in the Fresno office, mark your calendar for the 7th annual D&D Project Holiday Boutique!
Monday Motivation: November 20, 2017

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”
– William Arthur Ward
Throwback Thursday: November 16, 2017

This week’s #TBT goes out to the Bakersfield office and their awesome Veterans Day tribute to military family members. Thank you to all of them and every vet for their service!
Development Academy: Common sense? I don’t think so!

Yesterday’s Development Academy training was a success! Are your clients looking for to sign up? There is still room in the Manteca class — send them this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dd-insurance-safety-common-sense-i-dont-think-so-tickets-31298937966?aff=es2.
Article: A Millenial’s Tips on How to Draw Young Stars to the Industry

“The insurance industry staffing crisis is the talk of the town. Around 25% of the workforce is set to retire by 2018 and there’s a serious shortage of millennial candidates seeking to take their places.
So, what can be done to recruit, engage, train and retain the best and brightest of the younger generations to join the insurance industry?”
Click here to read the rest of this article from Insurance Business Magazine on the importance of getting millenials into our industry.
Monday Motivation: November 13, 2017

“Well done is better than well said.”
-Benjamin Franklin
The D&D Project: Thank You Notes
This year’s recipients of the D&D Project Scholarship in honor of Russell F. Pipo wrote in to show their appreciation. Here are their notes of gratitude to share with you all — thank you to everyone who made this possible!!
EVENT: The Council of Insurance Agents Brokers Leadership Academy


The CIAB is now offering special pricing for their Leadership Academy. If you’re interested, click here to read their full email and offer.
Article: The Critical Steps to Winning New Construction Clients

What can companies do to get repeat business and strong referrals?
Click here to read the full article on Property Casualty 360.
