OSHA has recently published the long-awaited update (the last update was more than 30 years ago) to its Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs guidance. OSHA says the guidelines present a “step-by-step approach to implementing a safety and health program.” The guidelines are built around seven core elements:  Management leadership…

Want to advance into a leadership role but keep hearing you don’t have the experience? Why not try a unique approach to demonstrate those leadership skills you know you possess. Plan and execute the ultimate community service day! Holding a community service day will not only give you the opportunity…

CLEVELAND – Oct. 5, 2016 – In its third year, the Oswald Women’s Leadership Council welcomed an esteemed group of speakers, clients, and partners to join its 2016 Leadership Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at Oswald Centre in downtown Cleveland. The objective: take on the challenge to view business strategy…

The legalization of marijuana remains a sticky subject for employers, including in Ohio and 26 other states where it remains illegal as of 2016. Download and share the following infographic, “The Effects of Marijuana Legalization in the U.S. Workplace,” presented by Assurex Global, and check out key discussion points within the industry. Even with…

As with most ventures in life, planning and preparation are the keys to effective outcomes. This is certainly true when it comes to presentations and speaking opportunities. There are no shortcuts to be had when preparing for an effective, informative and memorable speech. With the right prep, practice, and positive attitude, you…

A quick Google search of the phrase “cyber security” will result in more than 19,000,000 results in less than a second. If that’s not an indicator that this is a hot button issue, I don’t know what is. Based on my experience personally, and professionally in the medical device and…

WHAT is better to communicate and WHEN. Information Overload: we’re all suffering and we’re all guilty. There is a way to overcome this in your benefits communications. The vast majority of employer groups regularly try to cram all benefits enrollment information into one time a year, during open enrollment. This…

OSHA has delivered their final rule on the recordkeeping requirements. The new law goes into effect January 1, 2017 and has a three year phase in plan. These dates are July 1, 2017 (only 300A summation information), July 1, 2018 (partial requirement for all forms for large companies), and March 2,…

Counseling, screenings, wellness visits. These are a just a few avenues that employers take to help employees improve health, increase productivity and reduce costs. View our latest infographic from osWell Health Management, “Why Preventive Care,” featuring facts and figures on the current health environment, as well as the potential impact of preventive care solutions.…

The complexities surrounding risk management and compliance are daunting. Companies are challenged to stay on top of training, tracking and reporting requirements. Moreover, the penalties can be costly in more ways than one: government fines, business interruption, claims, litigation, less-than-favorable insurance programs, your time and resources, and beyond. Knowledge is…