Everybody knows investments in workplace safety and health prevent accidents and injuries. But a new study indicates that are other bottom-line benefits as well. If you need some more ammunition to convince your top management and managers throughout your organization of the value of investing dollars and time in workplace safety and health, you’ll be… [Read more…]
May 21, 2012
The best candidates out there are the ones that not only allow you to interview them, but they in turn interview you. They typically reached out to you first regardless of current job openings or not. They have great follow up and don’t just send a resume for review. They go the extra step and… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
Taco Bell Operator Pays $27,000 to Resolve EEOC Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Fayetteville Restaurant Fired Worker Over Religion-Mandated Long Hair, Federal Agency Charged RALEIGH, N.C. – Family Foods, Inc., a North Carolina corporation that operates a chain of Taco Bell restaurants in eastern North Carolina, will pay $27,000 and furnish other relief to resolve a religious… [Read more…]
May 16, 2012
The first steps taken following an accident involving a commercial motor vehicle are extremely important. Here’s a quick review of post-accident procedures that can protect employers and drivers. Employers who have trucks on the road should make sure their drivers know the proper procedures for handling accidents. Basic rules include the following: Drivers should immediately… [Read more…]
May 14, 2012
Employees are protected from unfavorable treatment related to his or her race, skin color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, or age. Workplace discrimination can occur during any phase of employment. The most common claims are related to either hiring or firing. However, discrimination extends beyond hiring and firing as it can and does occur in… [Read more…]
May 10, 2012
Legality of Accessing Personal Devices Your company can manage the risks associated with BYOD (Bring your Own Device) by adopting policies and agreements that fit your risk tolerance, trust assessment, and regulatory context. However, the only way to guarantee your right to access all information on a device is to own the device. In 2010,… [Read more…]
May 9, 2012
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, so it’s a good time to discuss the reasons why your employees don’t “get off the couch, and get active!” Offer them practical tips to overcome those excuses. Undoubtedly, your employees know they should be exercising more. They’ve been hearing this since they were children competing for… [Read more…]
May 8, 2012
If you fail to practice being a *manager to your employees then don’t point the fingers just at them when they’re not performing well. You have manager at the end of your title, or as you title, and with that comes the responsibility to train, motivate, develop, counsel and communicate with your staff. When you… [Read more…]
May 2, 2012
Forklift batteries are the most common type of lead-acid rechargeable battery used in the workplace. However, injuries and death can occur in any workplace where batteries are charged and changed out to power a piece of machinery or equipment. If your workers are involved with or around the process of changing out and charging… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
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