Alcohol and drug use, whether on the job or not, has a significant impact on the workplace. Common ways you might see its impact on your team include: Use of alcohol, marijuana, or illicit drugs while working, either on site or from home Behavior or performance that is impaired by legal prescription medications taken to…
Are you drinking more than you used to? People who struggle with managing their alcohol intake, or who engage in binge drinking (having five or more drinks on one occasion) are more susceptible to a variety of illnesses. In addition, problem drinking may have significant life consequences, such as: Changes in personality or appearance Isolating from…
Have you ever thought about your shopping habits? When, where, and how you shop can have a big impact on how much you spend and whether you achieve good value for your money. If you would like to increase your smart shopping skills, these tips may help: Avoid retail therapy. There’s an old saying that…
If you or a loved one are struggling, help is available. Speak with someone today by dialing 988 in the United States or by contacting your respective Suicide Crisis Hotline. Suicide is a challenging topic. Each year, millions are affected by it around the globe, but the stigma around it proves challenging. In Part One…
Keeping your mental health in check can be difficult in any profession, but it’s particularly challenging in the emergency services and first responder communities. Often it’s not the trauma that may be experienced on the clock, but rather the lingering effects of those traumas that can truly damage the toughest employees in any organization. Following…
Meet with us at the 2024 Cruise Lines International Association Live Training Event If you’re attending the 2024 CLIA Cruise360 event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, speak with our team! You can discuss your organization’s critical and risk management needs with our representatives from April 16-21. We’ll be happy to walk you through our expansive service…
Empathia is Exhibiting at 2024 RIMS Risk World Planning on attending the 2024 RIMS Conference in San Diego, California? We’ll see you there! Come discuss your organization’s critical and risk management needs with our representatives from May 5-8. We’ll be happy to walk you through our expansive service offerings at the conference, including: Dedicated, scalable,…
First Responders can suffer a variety of on-the-job hazards, but some of the most dangerous effects may not be visible to the naked eye. Dr. I. David Daniels is a life member of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served over 30 years in Fire Rescue Emergency medical and emergency management organizations in three…
Does a member of your team have a body odor or other personal hygiene problem? Keep these points in mind. Steps to Take If you receive a complaint from one or more team members, say that you will address the situation. Remind the complaining person(s) to avoid saying or doing anything that their colleague might find…
For some people, anxiety is an occasional occurrence. For others, it is a constant condition. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) occurs when a person has recurring worrisome thoughts on a persistent basis for six months or more. Sometimes, these thoughts are about things that are unlikely to happen or that are outside the person’s control. Additional…