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Category Archives: books and articles
Howard’s Weekly Wrap Up – February 4, 2018
Mercifully, last week was not filled with big legal developments, so we’ll visit a few practical observations on safety compliance and managing OSHA Inspections. Because safety professionals in particular, and managers in general, need to know more than their narrow discipline, … Continue reading
Posted in books and articles, government inspections, management and leadership, OSHA, podcasts/thought leaders, Uncategorized, wellness, workplace violence
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Howard’s Weekly Roundup – January 28
Thanks for the input on topics you’d like to see and on your own observations to reference in the weekly Update. We’ll also cover many of these subjects in the Podcast and two related domains will soon be up and … Continue reading
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Tagged books and podcasts of interest to executives, construction, fatigue in the workplace, hotels, infectious disease, interviews, interviews with safety professionals, podcasts, practical safety instruction, Reading, social media, understanding reasons for employee bad behavior and harassment, workplace violence
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President Trump, Tweeting, Safety, Harassment, Judgement and Will.
Trump, Tweeting, Safety, Harassment, Judgement and Will. The President’s Tweeting dominated our discussions throughout June, with many people asking why does he Tweet? Was it a crafted strategy? A reasonable response to a biased media? A lack of Judgment? Emotional … Continue reading
A New Series: Practical Advice for 2017: One – Thinking, Listening, Showing Respect and Reading (plus recommended books).
A New Series: Practical Advice for 2017 With the exception of Immigration enforcement, I doubt that we will see as vigorous an increase in new employment law requirements and enforcement under the Trump Administration as under President Obama’s tenure. Therefore, … Continue reading
Should We Expect Happy Employees?
I do not often think in terms of looking for “happiness” at work. My self-made World War II Vet dad raised me to focus on responsibility and to not expect easy roads. Nevertheless, is it unrealistic to talk about “happiness” … Continue reading
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