It’s the program everyone loves to hate. It takes a lot of work, and the benefits aren’t always clear. I am speaking about ergonomics, the science of fitting the workplace to the individual. Most agencies implement an ergonomics program to benefit their employees and lower worker’s compensation costs. These programs, though, are as piecemeal and Read more about How to Do Ergonomics Right[…]
The future of technology is here. Many years ago, we spoke about the future of technology at a PARMA conference. In particular, the conference focused on technology in the automobile industry, including self-driving vehicles, cars equipped with lane-assist safeguards, and the coming of the electric vehicle. Well, it seems that reality has hit home. Governor Read more about It’s time to charge up your EV policy[…]
Warning – Potential Offensive Content We apologize in advance for the content here. The purpose is to advise on risk management issues your agency may face. A high school teacher in Canada has received much media attention for her decision to wear attire some consider to be questionable while teaching. Kayla Lemieux of Oakville Read more about Taking control – safety, transgenderism and dress codes[…]
If you have been listening to the media, you are fully aware of this new trend called quiet quitting. Quiet quitting is doing only what is required of you at your job and no more. Quiet quitters are only doing the bare minimum. This phenomenon has seemingly increased in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Read more about Quiet quitting – the new risk for public agencies[…]
The importance of job descriptions is uncontestable. They are important. Very important. They help agencies hire and fire, give employees a sense of direction, and let prospective hires know what they are in store for. They also have a dark side. Let’s shine a light on this dirty little secret. Last week I was in Read more about Your 50lb job description causes serious risk. But not how you think.[…]
The recent plethora of stories involving conflicts of interest abound in our government structure. It seems that no matter how much money someone earns, the status of their position (FBI for example) or the public office they serve, the drive for individuality and heroism pull them out of their moral and ethical center. The Mueller Read more about Hypocrisy in Risk, Conflicts of Interest and 2nd Jobs[…]
This is a bit of a rant. After reading another highly rated risk management blog, I have hit my limit of sheepish recommendations on how to solve sexual harassment in the workplace. “See something, say something” (4s) is another one of those B.S. FEEL-GOOD organizational, look-at-how-great-we-are recommendations that leave everyone abused and harassed. In sexual Read more about Screw “See Something, Say Something” policies[…]
Prop 64 is all the talk these days and for good reason, marijuana users carry with them a certain stereotype that, well Spicoli, makes it hard to take them seriously. While most risk managers are busy tackling the issue of coming to work high and using it in the office, a simple issue akin to Read more about Should you offer pot at office parties? A different look at marijuana.[…]
One thing is for sure, the interactive process is a bear that everyone hates to wrestle. Without the right tools that bear will beat you every time. And while you don’t need a truck load of tools to deal with the bear, you certainly must have one single multi-purpose tool and that tool is…. The Read more about The one thing you need to engage in the interactive process[…]