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Four Employer Considerations for Mental Health and Employment Law in 2020

by Tawny Alvarez | Feb 18, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

Employers must be mindful that mental health conditions can create a protected status under federal law, and employees may have the right to paid or unpaid leave under state or federal law.

Overworked Employees Don’t Add Up

by Jonathan Kessler | Feb 11, 2020
Culture | Organization Culture | Safety | Wellness

The economic boom, coupled with a shortage of skilled laborers, may mean overtime hours. Managing overtime schedules to assure safety and quality of life will benefit a company in the long run.

Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction: The Six Stages of Change HR Managers Need to Know

by Carolyn McCabe Guglielmo | Feb 10, 2020
Careers | Human Resources | Wellness | Workforce

The six stages of recovery make the process easier to understand for employers, coworkers, family and friends who don’t have prior knowledge or experience with the process of recovery of substance use disorder.

Two 2020 Construction Fleet Trends Executives Are Watching

by Michael Bloom | Jan 11, 2020
Equipment | Fleet Management | Wellness

As the industry moves into 2020 leaders will look to new solutions to improve safety and take greater advantage of existing telematics systems technology. They will see cost-savings and maintain locational, situational and operational awareness across their entire business ecosystem.

Four Simple Tips to Protect Injured Workers

by Mallory Stanko | Jan 6, 2020
OSHA | Safety | Wellness

There are four simple things contractors can do when a worker is injured that protects the injured worker and sends a message to all employees that safety is a priority.

Tools and Strategies for Preventing Asbestos Exposure

by Linda Reinstein | Dec 3, 2019
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Using respiratory protective equipment when working around asbestos and contaminated material protects the wearer from hazardous substances, but proper fit, storage, maintenance and repair are essential.

Building a Culture of Safety: It’s More Than Checking the Box

To foster a culture of respect, facilitate trust and open communication; empower employees to look out for one another and report safety incidents; and give them the authority to stop work.

Workplace Injuries: They’re Not Just Physical

by Christopher Schaffer | Nov 7, 2019
Safety | Wellness

Up to a third of individuals experiencing a traumatic event will develop PTSD. As chronic emotional stress claims due to a physical injury rise, employers can take steps to mitigate risk and cost of PTSD treatment.

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Four Employer Considerations for Mental Health and Employment Law in 2020

Overworked Employees Don’t Add Up

Recovery From Alcohol and Drug Addiction: The Six Stages of Change HR Managers Need to Know

Two 2020 Construction Fleet Trends Executives Are Watching

Four Simple Tips to Protect Injured Workers

Tools and Strategies for Preventing Asbestos Exposure

Building a Culture of Safety: It’s More Than Checking the Box

Workplace Injuries: They’re Not Just Physical

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