The business world is constantly changing. Some trends come and go, while others will shape the way your company operates for years to come. It’s important to keep a close watch on these new developments, so your organization doesn’t fall behind. Top talent only wants to work for companies that are always moving forward, instead… Read more »
Whether you like it or not, Millennials are here to stay. This generation of younger workers is very different from their Baby Boomer and Generation X predecessors, which sometimes gives them a bad rap. However, just because they often have a different approach to work, doesn’t mean they should be written off as lazy, ungrateful… Read more »
On March 17, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced it would extend the comment period to October 9 on a Request for Information (RFI) on chemical management and permissible exposure limits in the workplace. The original RFI was issued on October 10, 2014, requesting stakeholders to offer input on more effective and efficient… Read more »
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act gives employees the right to file a complaint and request a workplace inspection if they believe there is a serious hazard or that their employer is not following an OSHA standard. The process is confidential and it is a legal violation for a company to demote, fire, transfer… Read more »
Recognition is more than just a “nice thing to do” for your employees. It’s a powerful communication tool that reinforces the most critical outcomes people create for your business. The best formula is a combination of ongoing recognition that emphasizes the little wins, encouraging employees to keep going with positive behavior, and recognition for “above… Read more »
You can be the catalyst for a healthier workforce – and a healthier company – by launching a robust wellness initiative in 2015. Your program may be the first and only factor leading employees to a greater interest in a healthier lifestyle both at work and at home. For your organization, the payoff comes in… Read more »
Job safety and health. It’s the law. It’s also the headline message on the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) workplace poster, which you are required to display in a conspicuous location within your facility. The poster is available free of charge from OSHA. The safety poster informs workers of their rights under the federal… Read more »
Company policies are not static. Chances are you’ll have to implement a number of new ones during the course of a year. And it can be a daunting prospect, as people’s natural tendency to resist change must be overcome every time you take such a step. Old systems will need to be reworked or discarded… Read more »
Two simple words can make a profound difference in the morale, atmosphere and ultimately, the productivity and profitability of your workplace. When you recognize the contributions of others, you help them to fully realize their potential and reinforce the kind of positive behavior that you, as a smart employer, are looking for. Communicate your belief… Read more »
Your employees have the right to a safe and sanitary workplace. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines its requirements for sanitation in Standard #1910.141, titled Sanitation and subpart titled General Environmental Controls. Basically, OSHA mandates that your workplace be kept clean and sanitary to the maximum extent that the nature of the… Read more »