Archive for March 2017
Early Return to Work Programs (ERWP) Do you have one? Why/why not?
An employee has been severely injured on the job and will need time to fully recover. He is unable to return to his regular work assignment until he is fully recovered. What do you do? Do you call in temporary help? Do you shuffle schedules around? Do you completely retrain someone to do the job?…
Read MoreSeven Tips to Lead Change Successfully
One of the key competencies required of all individuals today is the ability to anticipate and respond effectively to any change that comes along. This skill is needed even more in today’s fast-paced and competitive work environment, where it is expected that we demonstrate some “change agent” skills. These skills enable us to lead ourselves,…
Read MoreOhhhhhhhhhhhh My Aching Back!!!!
Back injuries account for nearly 20% of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace and cost the nation an estimated 20 to 50 billion dollars per year. Watch your back! Abusing it can cause painful and even permanent injuries. Your back can slowly get worse or can suddenly “go out.” Either way, the results are the…
Read MoreHow Bloomingdales Saved $2.2 MILLION in Safety Costs in ONE Year
Have you tried all the conventional methods for training……classroom training, posters, toolbox-talks, brochures, one-sheet reminders, and even e-learning? Yet, the impact on the bottom line for reducing accidents and reducing costs is not there. Moreover, to make matters worse, your associates are in various locations and difficult to reach which makes consistency lacking. Does all…
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