Topics:
Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, Operations, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Risk Management, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Security, Travel Security, Ethics & Compliance, Corporate Compliance Practices, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Interruption Planning, Risk Assessment & Planning
September marks not only the return of back to school and cooler temperatures but a good point in the year to reflect and review. A time to reflect on the somber anniversary of several events that affected lives and business.
Topics:
Leadership, Functional Management, Performance Measurement, Risk & Compliance, Safety Management, Employee Safety
You can’t arrive at a destination without knowing where you are going. The same principle applies to being “world-class.” All companies seek to be “world-class,” but struggle to define what it means.
Topics:
Leadership, Functional Management, Performance Measurement, Key Performance Indicators, Risk & Compliance, Safety Management, Employee Safety, Safety Metrics
Safety leaders often use the phrase “hearts and minds” to refer to the effort needed to embed safety culture into the company. However, how can you truly measure what is in your employees’ hearts and minds?
Topics:
Growth & Innovation, Research & Development, Product Development, Operations, Quality, Product Quality, Risk & Compliance, Safety Management, Employee Safety
Mixed reality originally meant anything that created an environment which combined computer-generated (virtual) graphics with the real world. This included both overlaying the real-world view with text or images as well as inserting live camera feeds in a virtual world.
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Risk & Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations & Compliance, Safety Management, OSHA Regulations & Compliance
Strong and light—that’s what makes Beryllium (Be) such a unique metal and particularly useful across telecommunications, consumer facing and defense industries. On January 9, 2017, OSHA released a standard for Beryllium.
Topics:
Leadership, Human Resources, Staff Training & Development, Performance Management, Risk & Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Assessment & Planning, Safety Management, Employee Safety, OSHA Regulations & Compliance
Some call it a “job safety analysis” (JSA) others a “job hazard analysis” (JHA).
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Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Recruiting & Hiring
If as some would suggest, employees are a company’s most valuable assets; then attracting, retaining and managing that workforce are essential components to a company’s longevity and success.
Topics:
Risk & Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations & Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Assessment & Planning, Corporate Insurance Management, Corporate Liability Management
The administration has promised great change on several fronts: regulatory, environmental and government enforcement, just to name a few. What does this mean for Risk Managers?
Topics:
Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications, Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Communication, Risk & Compliance, Corporate Security, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management
A crisis event can be both dramatic and traumatic. Having a plan in place is important to help navigate the situation quickly and safely.
Topics:
Risk & Compliance, Employee Health Management, Employee Wellness, Legal, Labor & Employment Practices, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Business Interruption Planning, Pandemic Planning
As we head into the second month of the year and wait another six weeks to exit winter, we find ourselves in the midst of “illness season” and this is a great reminder of the importance of maintaining our health.