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Gen Z Voices: Insights Straight from the Source
Recently, I found myself amidst a roundtable of business owners. The conversation veered towards their reluctance to hire Gen Z employees due to high turnover rates and a supposed lack of work ethic. As they discussed their struggles with integrating Gen Z into their workforce, I posed a crucial question: What was their succession plan
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PUMP Act: Bathrooms Aren’t Suitable
Did you know that the PUMP Act (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers) requires employers to provide nursing moms with a private space to pump milk? But here’s the kicker – it can’t be a bathroom. And let’s be real, who wants to pump milk in a workplace bathroom? Not exactly the most sanitary
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Legal Highs – Cannabis and the Workplace
The intersection of cannabis legalization and workplace safety is akin to a rollercoaster ride through a legal maze. As more states greenlight laws to protect the rights of both medical and recreational cannabis users, employers are grappling with the challenge of maintaining a drug-free workplace while respecting individual liberties. A whirlwind of new state laws
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Workplace Conflict: The Million Dollar Question
In every workplace, drama is like an unwelcome guest crashing the party. It’s disruptive, uncomfortable, and can sour the atmosphere faster than expired milk in the break room fridge! Employee conflicts are inevitable, but how we navigate and resolve them speaks volumes about the culture and health of an organization. Workplace conflicts can arise from
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OSHA’s Second Most Cited Standard: Hazard Communication
In the fast-paced routine of daily work life, it’s easy to overlook the lurking dangers concealed behind mundane tasks. Imagine this: a typical day at work, a cleaning crew diligently conducting a deep cleaning on the floors, when suddenly, a spillage occurs. A bottle of ammonia-based cleaner topples over, filling the air with noxious fumes.
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Navigating Background Checks: Understanding FCRA Compliance
In the realm of employment, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) serves as a cornerstone, shaping the landscape of background checks to ensure privacy and fairness. Every employer should acquaint themselves with FCRA guidelines, particularly when vetting potential employees. Presently, across 37 states and over 150 cities and counties nationwide, the “ban the box” initiative
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Dive Into The Unexpected!
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eGage Consultant Passes Ph.D. Candidacy Exam
Congratulations to Paige Watson for passing her Ph.D. candidacy exams at Clemson University! Paige will continue to consult with eGage as she begins her dissertation in the Fall. Paige and her Ph.D. advisor published an article through the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology about safety climate (particularly in light of COVID-19). The article includes
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Trust – An Organizational Differentiator!
Overview: The objective of this article is to emphasize the importance of trust and the impact it has on an individual, a team, and an organization. By understanding what trust is; why it is important; the impact associated with it; how it is earned; how to maintain it; and what to avoid; you can directly
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1-04-21 Covid-19 Vaccine Employer Resources
As employers prepare for Covid-19 vaccine distribution, it will be important to keep current with Health Agency guidance along with Federal, State, and Local regulations. The following publication from Alliance, an OSHA Cooperative Program, outlines a number of helpful resources. Of note, there are several new publications related to vaccines. Click link below, section
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