Martha Lesmeister, SAIF Insurance Agent

05/25/2022

Have you ever thought about a career at SAIF?

Take a look at our saif.com/careers page for more information on this opportunity as well as others!

Our new document imaging specialist will work as part of a team to ensure important workers’ compensation information is organized, prioritized, and processed according to SAIF guidelines. If you’re patient, persistent, and detail-oriented, apply today at saif.com/careers

10/21/2021

Please join us in wearing pink tomorrow, Friday, October 22nd in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know the following statistics?

Breast Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in women

1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in their lifetime
Over 85% of breast cancers occur in women without a strong family history of breast cancer

98.8% of breast cancer patients with stage 1 survive 5 years or more

Are you Reducing your Risk by performing regular self-exams and mammograms as recommended by your physician?

09/20/2021

Got Questions about COVID-19 vaccines? We have answers!

See below for a link to FAQs.

We've gotten many questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. One of the most common is: If an employer requires the vaccine, and the employee has an adverse reaction, is that a compensable workers' comp claim? See the answer and the rest of our vaccine FAQ: https://bit.ly/3lQEDTm

08/24/2021

Could you use some help with HR questions?

Please see below for a link to a wide variety of resources available to assist you.

Whether you have 10 employees or over 1,000, HR is a complicated part of your business. Bookmark our resources and trainings on a variety of HR topics, including I-9 documentation and audits at www.saif.com/hr

07/16/2021

With Oregon OSHA's adoption of the emergency temporary rule on July 8th, you may have questions about the requirements aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat. This rule applies to all outdoor AND indoor workplaces that are affected by extreme heat.

Are you prepared to comply?

SAIF is offering a Free Webinar to assist in understanding the new rule and how to stay in compliance on July 29th at 9a.

Register via the link below today!

Join us July 29 for a free webinar on how employers can prepare for high-heat events and comply with Oregon OSHA's emergency rule on heat exposure. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Register today: https://adobe.ly/3xGC4WV

06/10/2021

If you're interested in getting your Covid vaccine- here is some information on some opportunities to do so, brought to you by Family Building Blocks.

Si tiene interes en obtener su vacuna contra Covid- aqui esta algo de informacion sobre oportunidades para hacerlo, por parte de Family Building Blocks.

05/27/2021

Our new leader as of July 1st has been announced!

SAIF has hired Chip Terhune as its new president and CEO. Terhune will start on July 1, succeeding president and CEO Kerry Barnett, who announced his retirement late last year. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fLSoy0

05/12/2021

Thankfully there are many options for stress relief- here's a list of some that will hopefully work for you!

Lately, one of my go-to stress relievers is planting flowers and different plants in my garden.

Which of these stress busters is your favorite?

04/16/2021

With the warm and sunny weekend coming up, chances are you'll be spending some time outside just like my teammates and myself. Just be sure to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays while still having fun!

How do you practice sun safety?

Here's a fun game to test your sun safety awareness-
https://saif.adobeconnect.com/sunsafety/

04/06/2021

Practicing regular self-care is very important. Taking my dogs for a walk is one of my daily self-care activities. Not only do I get out of the house and get some exercise, but it makes my dogs happy as well. 😄

What are some things you do for regular self-care?