Policies and procedures
How to Build and Maintain a Safe Workplace (Part 2)
Work injuries in the U.S. resulted in 104 million lost workdays in 2017. 70 million of those were due to injuries incurred in 2017, and 34 million were due to injuries in prior years (The National Safety Council, injuryfacts.nsc.org). If that doesn’t motivate you to pay close attention to workplace safety and health, here’s another…
Read MoreHow to Build and Maintain a Safe Workplace (Part I)
All employers with one or more employees are obligated to comply with the standards, rules, and regulations issued under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA). Have you ever felt unsure of what specifically you’re responsible for when it comes to making sure your company is compliant? With so many federal, state, and…
Read MoreHow to Positively Manage Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace
1 in 5 (46.6 million) adults in the United States experience a mental health condition in a given year. (www.nami.org) That means, in an organization that employs 100 people, 20 are likely challenged with a mental health condition. Managers and leaders know that people must be physically healthy to perform well, but sometimes forget how…
Read MoreHow to Manage Marijuana in the MI Workplace
“One of my employees appears to be under the influence of marijuana. The amount of work she completed every day has started a gradual decline. Her coworkers tell me she smells like pot in the morning and after she comes back from her lunch break. Between marijuana being a Schedule I drug and both medical…
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