Employee Wellness
A healthy workforce is a happy and efficient workforce. Healthy employees have fewer sick days and may be less likely to become injured on the job. Employers who recognize the importance of their employees’ health are taking measures to ensure that the people who work for them take care of themselves. Healthy people aren’t just healthy […]
The Evolving Workplace
When your grandfather went to the office, he had a heavy black phone on his desk that rang with an actual bell inside. He rolled carbon paper into his typewriter to make copies, or used the mimeograph machine if multiple people needed to read his report. There was a water cooler in the corner, everyone […]
Water Conservation – How Your Company Can “Go Blue”
You’ve been working hard at “going green” to make your facility more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. But chances are, unless your area is in the midst of a major drought (like the ones making headlines in California,) you may not have added water conservation to your list of concerns. However, water is a scarce […]
OSHA Changes Employer Post Accident Drug Testing Rules Effective 11/1/16
POST ACCIDENT REVISED TESTING PARAMETERS OSHA’s final rule on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses EFFECTIVE DATE 11/01/16 OSHA Changes Employer Post Accident Drug Testing Rules Effective 11/01/16 The Federal Government under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) has issued a new ruling for Employers regarding – Post Accident Drug Testing – effective 11/01/16, […]
Insured Solutions’ East and West Coast Meetings Were a Success!
The end of July and beginning of August brought forth our annual East and West Coast meetings. Our meetings are always a great time to regroup, go over end of the year ideas and strategies and of course, have a little fun! Thanks to a great team, we’re looking forward to even more success in […]
Microaggressions: How to Reduce Inadvertent Racism and Misogyny in the Workplace
The term “microaggression” was coined by a Harvard psychiatrist back in the 1970s, but you’ve probably only heard the term for the first time within the past few years. That may be because recent movements such as Black Lives Matter and the modern Feminist movement have helped start a national conversation about racism and misogyny […]
How to Keep Pokémon Go from Jeopardizing Workplace Safety
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Pokémon GO, seen it being played, or maybe are even a trainer yourself. Since its July release, the popularity of this app-based augmented reality game has seemed to only rise. However, unlike other distracting and addicting smartphone games, the premise of Pokémon Go is to, […]
Conveyor Belt Safety
Conveyors are useful tools in production, but can be extremely hazardous if not used properly. Train your employees well, post the rules clearly and male sure that all workers who work with or near conveyor belts are well educated on using them safely. ClothingLoose clothing is a hazard around conveyer belts because it can become […]
Creating an Efficient E-Commerce Warehouse
E-commerce is growing at lightning speed at shows no sign of stopping. Anything customers need, from a loaf of bread to a piece of furniture, can be ordered online and shipped to their door. And warehouses have to react properly to this new reality to work efficiently. Organizing a warehouse for efficient shipping is very […]
Helping Your Workers Be Safe Drivers
If you’ve got employees who are driving as part of their day-to-day duties, the greatest likelihood is that they’ve been driving for a while now. However, the further removed your drivers are from driving school, the more they’ve probably forgotten about the actual rules of the road. Here’s a short refresher course for your driving employees […]