The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has recently launched a national special emphasis program aimed at reducing workplace hazards in high-risk retail environments such as warehouses, processing facilities, and distribution centers. This program was announced on July 13th and is scheduled to continue over the next three years. State programs are also mandated to …
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COVID-19 forced many companies to sideline performance management. Now, as talks of a potential recession loom, employers are shifting focus back to employee productivity—and performance reviews are returning to the forefront. This may cause some apprehension for managers, given how the cultural landscape has changed employee expectations and increased the demand for empathy from leaders. …
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A new law in Washington State calls upon staffing companies to team up with their customers to ensure temporary workers are trained to deal with specific hazards they will face on the job. New Law Takes Effect July 25, 2021 The law, SHB 1206, which takes effect July 25, 2021, requires staffing companies to ask …
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In the wake of a challenging year, many businesses are looking forward to a return to normalcy, or at least something close to normalcy. Though employers were in crisis-mode in 2020, meaningful diversity and inclusion remained a top priority. Promoting diversity and inclusion is especially important as we adjust and innovate to establish new standards. …
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Editor’s note: In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to provide more flexibility in your attendance policy. The safety and well-being of your workers is crucial year-round, and you may need to adjust your policy to accommodate the needs of your workforce. Absenteeism is one of the most common challenges …
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While some workers have the option of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, essential employees continue to physically go to work. Even as non-essential businesses open back up, there is no shortage of uncertainty and anxiety regarding this global pandemic, and many employers and employees are justifiably concerned about coming to work. To minimize and …
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The health and wellness of your employees and staff is a huge priority all the time, but it is especially important during health outbreaks. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every American industry, including manufacturing and warehouse jobs. In these essential businesses, most essential employees don’t have the option to work remotely to maintain the …
While the world takes action to address the COVID-19 outbreak, essential businesses are stepping up. This unique situation has introduced preventative measures for workers, including working from home and social distancing. A growing number of states, regions, and cities have enacted ‘Stay Home Work Safe’ orders, where only essential businesses and activities are permitted. Daily …
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sexual harassment lawsuits have increased by more than 50 percent this year, affecting a wide range of industries nationwide. The EEOC recovered $70 million total for employees alleging sexual harassment, an increase from $47.5 million last year. With these harrowing statistics in mind, what can employers do to increase …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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