The pandemic has resulted in thousands of employees working from their kitchen tables or living rooms rather than the office or other workplaces. However, as more Americans receive a COVID-19 vaccination and organizations develop or update their return-to-work plans, some employees may still be eager to continue working remotely, even if just for a few days each week. Overview of Hybrid Workplaces Work flexibility is consistently cited as a post-pandemic trend and some employers are…

Now that companies are planning strategies to get back into the workplace, safety and risk concerns are top of mind. Has your business or supply chain been impacted by COVID? Are you worried about how to help employees return to work safely? Are you worried about new rules or types of liability in the post-pandemic workplace? Are your network, computers, and information safe after employees have used improvised workspaces? Do you have someone to help…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Commit to safe driving with a company-wide safe driving policy. Here’s a sample you can download and use from the National Safety Council. We deeply value the safety and wellbeing of all employees and are committed to ensuring a safe working environment. With the proliferation of electronic device and in-vehicle infotainment system use while driving, coupled with the myths surrounding a person’s ability to multitask, we enforce the following…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. How much do you and your employees know about distracted driving? Want to see the answers? Yes, show me the answers Quiz courtesy of National Safety Council. Download a printable version here.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. How much do you and your employees know about distracted driving? Q1: A screen built into a vehicle’s dashboard is always safe to use while driving. No. Manufacturers build infotainment centers into vehicles because they think their customers want the convenience of talking, texting, entertainment and even shopping built right into the dashboard. However, any task that takes the driver’s eyes, hand or mind off the road is potentially…

As an employer, you care about protecting your employees, your business and your stakeholders. A good corporate culture where employees feel appreciated, valued, and safe is critical to meet those goals. If your employees feel differently, then you are at risk for employment-related disputes. The exposure to misunderstandings in the workplace has never been greater and it is changing rapidly. Employers need effective employment practice controls. COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic has forced many organizations to…