Content about Occupational safety and health

March 12, 2012
Engaged Leadership’s Role in Organizational Safety and Success

Where there is a culture of leadership engagement—where leaders are seen as plugged in and responsive to their employees; where employees feel their leaders are concerned with their everyday activities, personal well-being, and overall security—those are the places where you see engaged employees on every level.

By Bill Whitmore, Chairman, President, and CEO, AlliedBarton Security Services

There’s a direct connection between engaged leadership, workplace security, and organizational success, regardless of your product or service. Psychologist Abraham Maslow identified safety and security as among the most basic human needs on the road to self-actualization—achieving one’s full potential. It, therefore, follows that if your employees don’t feel safe and secure, they’re not going to do the best job for you.

February 29, 2012
Developing a Drug-Free Workplace

Small to mid-sized companies, which employ 75 percent of Americans, implement drug-free workplace programs only 5 to 10 percent of the time. Here’s how to help convince management of the need for a drug-free workplace program and the steps to set up such a program.

By Michael Rich

Almost 70 percent of drug users are employed, 20 percent admit to using marijuana on the job, and more than 30 percent know of the sale of illegal drugs in the workplace. It is staggering numbers such as these pushing 90 percent of all large businesses to adopt drug-free workplace programs.

February 28, 2012
New Article: Developing a Drug-Free Workplace

Small to mid-sized companies, which employ 75 percent of Americans, implement drug-free workplace programs only 5 to 10 percent of the time. Here’s how to help convince management of the need for a drug-free workplace program and the steps to set up such a program.

 

By Michael Rich

Almost 70 percent of drug users are employed, 20 percent admit to using marijuana on the job, and more than 30 percent know of the sale of illegal drugs in the workplace. It is staggering numbers such as these pushing 90 percent of all large businesses to adopt drug-free workplace programs.

January 31, 2012
Step Into the Benefits of Workplace Fitness

The Wellness Council of America reports a $24 return for every $1 spent on a company wellness program for small businesses. Another survey reported companies instituting employee health and wellness programs realized a 30 percent reduction in medical and absenteeism costs in less than four years. To recognize these benefits and more, implement a workplace fitness program by following three simple steps.

By Michael Rich

The Wellness Council of America reports a $24 return for every $1 spent on a company wellness program for small businesses. Furthermore, a 2005 survey by The Art of Health Promotionreported companies instituting employee health and wellness programs realized a 30 percent reduction in medical and absenteeism costs in less than four years.

To recognize these benefits and more, implement a workplace fitness program by following these simple steps:

December 30, 2011
7 Steps to Stress Prevention

A 2011 study commissioned by the American Psychology Association indicates incidents of stress are commonplace, with 36 percent of employees reporting feeling some degree of stress on a daily basis and 20 percent feeling extremely stressed. Here are some tips to help mitigate stress in your workplace.

By Michael Rich

We all have seen it in the workplace: an employee so overcome with stress he or she struggles to complete work and becomes a distraction to others.

December 9, 2011
Domestic Violence Contributes to Workplace Violence

Employees are at risk for facing workplace violence where they, or their co-workers, are experiencing domestic violence situations. However, there are ways to help those in need and reduce the risk of personally experiencing domestic violence in the workplace.

By Rich Cordivari, Vice President of National Accounts Business Development, AlliedBarton Security Services

Violence in the home can lead to violence in the workplace. Employees are at risk for facing workplace violence where they, or their co-workers, are experiencing domestic violence situations. A violent spouse or significant other can come to the workplace to check up on, harass, threaten, or act out against their partner.

October 31, 2011
3 Keys to Effective Safety Training

Safety training is an important part of any business. But effective safety training consists of more than locking your employees in a closet and forcing them to watch a video. It needs to include interaction, be engaging, and, most of all, effectively deliver the intended message.

By Michael Rich

Safety training is an important part of any business. It helps to protect your company from costly injuries and keep employees safe.

However, effective training consists of more than locking your employees in a closet and forcing them to watch a video. It needs to include interaction, be engaging, and, most of all, effectively deliver the intended message.

Follow these three tips to ensure an effective safety training program:

July 25, 2011
A Minute Can Win It

You want your employees to be happy, so you reward them with raises and incentives when they do well. But can you also offer them more freedom in determining their work schedules without sacrificing productivity?

By Margery Weinstein

July 31, 2009
"House" Training—How To Handle a Disruptive Professional

The TV show "House" appears at first glance to have nothing to do with the work of corporate trainers. But look again, and you'll see there's guidance there for you, and your company's managers.

Hugh Laurie plays one of the most captivating characters on TV—Dr. Gregory House. He's brilliant. He solves medical mysteries no one else can. He saves lives. His skills are coveted by patients, doctors, and peers—and even the government has called for him.

Oh, and by the way, most people think he's a jerk.

He treats his staff like garbage, ridicules patients, has no respect for authority or rules, and will undoubtedly trigger a thousand lawsuits.