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The fact that the overwhelming majority of GEICO managers began their careers in an entry-level position at the company is a testament to the company’s commitment to providing employees with development opportunities and career growth. “GEICO is truly a place where you can build a rewarding career. More than 78 percent of our management team […]
In her 2013 book, Talent Wants to Be Free, Orly Lobel presents what may sound like a counterintuitive approach to talent management or, as her subtitle indicates, Why We Should Learn to Love Leaks, Raids, and Free Riding. Lobel, Herzog Professor of Law and founding member of the Center for Intellectual Property Law and Markets […]
Because we know that the environmental manager sometimes carries safety training responsibilities, here’s a summary of some OSHA training requirements you should know about. Emergency Response Emergency responders, including public sector responders in states without OSHA-approved programs, must be trained according to job tasks, including the elements of the emergency response plan, standard operating procedures, […]
For the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most important goal of occupational safety and health training is the long-term reduction of injury and illness among workers. The immediate effectiveness of training is measured through inspections, test scores, surveys, and observing how workers demonstrate the task they have learned. Long-term effectiveness is measured by […]
Job skills training was the number one training need identified by participants in a recent survey, and leadership/supervisory skills training is a close second. Also, 22% chose job skills as their top training need, while more than 20% pointed to leadership/supervisory skills. Other training needs include compliance training (12%), safety training (6.5%), better training materials […]
Creating an expectation that employees will treat one another with respect and clearly identifying unacceptable work behaviors should be the focus of an employer’s policies and training to avoid harassment in the workplace, says Jonathan Segal, a partner in the law firm of Duane Morris, LLP. Segal also says that employers should create policies that […]
Does your organization provide antiharassment training for employees and managers? One of the main reasons antiharassment training is important is that employers have an obligation to provide a safe workplace—one that is free of harassment. If an employer does not take proactive steps to ensure such an environment, that employer will find it much more […]
HeiTech Services president and CEO Heidi Gerding understands the challenges that small businesses face in the government contracting industry and has reaped the benefits of mentoring. That’s why her company decided to mentor an emerging company itself. “Mentoring has had a lasting impact on the growth and successes of HeiTech Services,” said Gerding. “Having access, […]
Weather emergencies and other natural disasters can strike any workplace, often with little warning. If you and your employees are not adequately prepared for these events, the potential for a catastrophe is heightened. On the other hand, when you’ve anticipated emergency needs and prepared your employees to deal effectively with the most difficult situations, the […]
Because earthquakes can occur at any time of year and happen suddenly, without much if any time for advance preparation, having and practicing a plan is key to helping your workers stay safe. To raise awareness, OSHA has launched a new Earthquake Preparedness and Response page. According to OSHA, most earthquake-related injuries result from collapsing […]