Regular
attendance at work is an essential function of most
jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees
cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism,
employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated
with attendance. These issues include...
Reinforcing
positive safety behavior can have enormous impact on your safety
program. Instead of always focusing on the problems, focus also on
the accomplishments. Identify milestones that deserve recognition
and celebrate these with your workers when a milestone has been
reached. Any leader who...Read More »
When
an employee leaves a company and owes the employer (i.e for
uniforms, borrowed vacation or sick time, etc.), what’s an employer
to do? Unfortunately, many employers believe they can simply
withhold the amount owed from the employee’s final
paycheck. In most states, however, that type of...
Ethical behavior by all employees is critical to the long-term success of any company. Statistics show that employees who believe that their company operates in an ethical manner tend to be more productive and stay with the company longer. One of the first steps in ensuring that a company is run...
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Don't
get into such a hurry that you cant share a joke with a crew member
or fire back a wisecrack to another team leader. Even during a busy
workday, you can spare the few seconds required for humor. Humor
is, of coarse, subjective. Like anything else, it must be enjoyed
in moderation and with the...Read More »The economic downturn has driven employers' unemployment insurance costs to record levels. The good news is that employers can control these costs by maintaining sound HR procedures. This includes an effective selection process to avoid hiring poor performers or bad matches who often...
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Consciously
or unconsciously, during a period of transition, a company's
energy, focus, attention and resources are transferred to other
priorities. Its therefore important that safety, health and well
being of employees be included in a company's vision or ideal
state. And this vision must be...Read More »
To
keep new workers safe, employers must be very clear on performance
and expectations and adherence to safety requirements. For new,
inexperienced , returning or transferred workers, your orientation
should include:
- An introduction to managers, human resource personnel, along with supervisors and...
If
you want to get the bigger picture of your shop-wide safety
situation, open the lines of communication with your maintenance
staff. You should be talking to the people who repair, install,
tune up and paint. They're usually the first to see flaws, cracks,
breaks, sags and smoke. Teach them to...Read More »There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety
awareness and limit quite a bit of accidents and injuries. A great
place to start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort
to look at yourself along with your workers to see what you are
actually doing all of the time....Read More »
Just
because your company is not subject to FMLA because of its size
(less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius), that doesn’t
automatically mean you will not be required by law to provide some
types of medical leaves. If you have 15 or more employees, the
“reasonable accommodation” provision...
Regular
attendance at work is an essential function of most
jobs. However, there are many legitimate reasons why employees
cannot be at work every day. In order to help control absenteeism,
employers should have a policy that addresses issues associated
with attendance. These issues include...
Whatever
training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal
your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint
slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where
the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with
their topic tend to use...Read More »When
you give instructions, set clear expectations. Outline the results
you expect.People need meaningful work. Provide workers with variety and responsibility to keep them motivated.
Listen to the opinions of others.
Praise people for their efforts.
Include others. Ask workers for their advice.
Prop...Read More »
Effective
communication is a essential skill for safety professionals.
Whether you re communicating through an internal memo, safety
training or in person, its important to ensure that you re message
is understood. This is just as important when you re sending a
message electronically. Remember...Read More »People with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder( ADHD) can sometimes find it difficult to remember information, follow directions, concentrate and complete work on time. These few strategies may help workers with ADHD be a safer and more productive employee:
- Allow workers to complete demanding...
Employers
that discipline or terminate employees for legitimate,
non-discriminatory reasons may still find themselves facing
discrimination or other legal challenges to the decision. The
best way for employers to protect themselves in these situations is
to remember – Document, Document, Document!
Ev...
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In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may...
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How
can you get your safety programs adopted by your organizations? The
first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful
advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your
vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly
want to make a difference? To...Read More »
Supervisor
intervention can be very effective in the prevention of ergonomic
injuries, such as strained backs, rotator cuff injuries and carpal
tunnel syndrome. Many of these injuries develop gradually over time
and are proceeded by signs or symptoms that a supervisor is ideally
positioned to...Read More »
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