The Turnover Hamster Wheel: Five Ways to Get Off It.
Since the pandemic, the average turnover rate has mushroomed to 47.5%! This means that nearly half of every position filled will need to be filled again. (1) The Impact of Injuries. And to make matters worse, newly hired employees are significantly more likely to experience a work-related injury within the first months of employment. A […]
EJF’S or Essential Job Functions: Are Your Job Descriptions Up To An OFCCP OR EEOC Audit?
Compliance with federal regulations is high on most organizations’ priorities. No one wants the distraction and hassle of a federal audit, and when one occurs, they want to be found to be in compliance. Not to mention the desire to avoid lawsuits or costly fines. Regarding compliance with federal regulations related to employment practices, most […]
Why a Medical Release to Return to Work “ain’t all that…”
Return-to-Work Physical Abilities Testing in Workers’ Compensation Cases Changes the Game After an injured worker has received medical treatment, physical therapy, – maybe even surgery – the release to work decision is typically made by the treating physician. Is that a good thing? Not always… The physician is deciding whether the injury is medically resolved […]
Logistics KPIs: How Pre Hire Assessment of Physical Abilities Helps Achieve Them…
Pre Employment Testing of Applicant Physical Abilities Helps Logistics Achieve KPIs In the warehouse and logistics industry, it’s all about speed and accuracy. And the industry’s KPIs reflect those two factors: Speed Related KPIs: On-Time Shipping – shows the percentage of shipments that left the warehouse on time. Inability to ship on time can create […]
The Stress of Heat Stress: How It Affects Your Workforce…
Every summer we get the same warnings… “Be careful in the heat.” “Watch for signs of heat stress.” “Train workers in heat stress awareness.” But how do we turn these warnings into meaningful action? What’s the difference between just being hot and tired and experiencing a heat-related illness? The above admonitions are usually followed by […]
OSHA Requirements: Who’s the boss? State? Federal?
Ensuring compliance with occupational safety and health regulations is an essential element of business success, given the legal hassles and steep fines that can come with failing to meet those expectations. One of the more confusing aspects of compliance is that health and safety regulations are imposed by both the federal government and state governments. Many […]
Now that you’ve hired someone who can’t do the job…what next?
If you think you just can’t afford to do Pre-Hire Physical Abilities Testing with the current workforce shortage…what CAN you do to prevent injuries? The Great Talent Recession.” There’s a critical workforce shortage – no doubt about it. And as with most critical problems, it’s a complex one. According to a recent Bloomberg opinion article […]
ISO 45001: Does It Relate to Injury Prevention?
While there were a number of national and regional standard governing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), there was no global or international standard – making it difficult to discuss and share best practices. The new (published in 2018 and fully effective as of March 2021) ISO 45001 promotes proactive risk prevention, regulatory compliance, safety culture, […]
Supercharged Injury Prevention Strategies
Attend this free live virtual workshop June 14th at 12:00 pm CDT to find out… The Challenge. While many safety and risk professionals are struggling to prevent injuries… There’s a small group who are decreasing injuries on a consistent basis… And it’s not because they are better safety/risk professionals than you… Or that they more of an expert […]
Best Injury Prevention Programs?
“What is the best injury prevention program?” You are asking the WRONG QUESTION! What you should be asking… “Which injury prevention program is right for MY organization?” Selecting injury prevention programs is daunting and it SHOULD BE. The programs you choose can have broad implications for: your ability to prevent work-related injuries your reputation and job performance your company’s […]
