What do Job Analysis and the Three Little Pigs Have in Common?
What does job analysis and the 3 little pigs have in common? Once upon a time there were three little pigs whose mother had sent them out into the world to fend for themselves. The first little pig was very lazy. He didn’t want to work at all and he built his house out of straw. […]
Are you a workplace injury prevention Enigmatologist?
Enigmatologist is a term that was coined by Will Shortz, the former editor of Games magazine, He’s currently the editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle. Mr. Shortz is apparently the only person in the history of the world to have a degree in Enigmatology (the University of Indiana, 1974). The term refers to one who is analytical – a good problem […]
Get Specific: Why Personalization is Important in Pre Employment Testing
In the pursuit of hiring a great workforce, casting the net wide isn’t always the best tactic. The same goes for pre employment testing. Personalized testing tightly matched to specific jobs and tasks matters and can make the difference between a safe and successful hire and an issue waiting to happen. Some companies that offer […]
Four Signs You Need a Physical Ability Testing Program
Solid, experienced, reliable workers that can be counted on for exceptional productivity and safety in the workplace are the backbone of any business – assets to your company that are worth their weight in gold. However, as any employer knows, they aren’t easy to find and are sometimes even harder to hang on to. A […]
How Pre Employment Testing Can Help You Hire the Right Person the First Time
Hiring the right person the first time is the ideal for every employer, and if you’re in human resources, the ball is in your court and it’s “match point” every time you make an offer. Of course, “match point” is an ideal, so getting it right every single time isn’t a realistic expectation. However, you […]
Physical Ability Testing: Worth It or Not in Reducing Workplace Injuries?
When exploring the possibility of implementing a physical ability test in their hiring process, employers sometimes wonder whether these programs are worth the investment in reducing workplace injuries. The answer to that question is yes; they are definitely worthwhile, provided your company is using a well-designed, evidence-based testing program customized to the actual everyday physical demands placed upon your employees. […]
Why traditional approaches to injury prevention in food production don’t work.
Why traditional approaches to injury prevention in food production don’t always work? Before reading on you might like to read the introduction here. If you’re looking to prevent food production workplace injuries, an ergonomically designed workplace and structured ergonomics training for employees is a great place to start. However, if your injury prevention program begins and ends […]
Work-Related Injuries in Food Production: What are the total costs?
This is the second part of a five-part series on why injuries occur in the food processing and how they can be prevented. To read the introductory blog Click here. Calculating the true cost of injuries in Food Processing. In a post-COVID economy, labor costs are increasing and profit margins in the food processing industry are tighter than ever. […]
Four key questions before you launch a pre-hire Physical Abilities Testing Program
This is the fifth part of a 5-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution and how they can be prevented. Before reading on you might like to read the introduction here. If your company is considering Physical Abilities Testing as part of your post-offer/pre-employment screening process, you are probably asking yourself: Is it legally defensible? Will […]
Is pre-hire/post-offer Physical Abilities Testing right for your beverage distribution organization?
This is the fourth part of a 5-part series on why injuries occur in the beverage distribution and how they can be prevented. Before reading on you might like to read the introduction here Pre-Hire Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) is not for every organization. For example, in organizations where injuries are occurring primarily in tenured employees, […]
