Household electric bills often spike in the warmer months because of increased air-conditioning use. These energy-saving strategies may help to reduce expenses and keep your house cool: Adjust the thermostat. If you have central air, turning up the thermostat by even a few degrees can make a big difference in your electric bill. In addition,…
Learn how to recognize and appropriately address mental health concerns in the workplace. At any given time, approximately one in five adults is coping with some form of mental health issue. Common concerns include: Depression Eating disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder Anxiety Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Bipolar disorder Borderline personality disorder (BPD) Schizophrenia As with a physical…
If an employee is engaging in erratic or out-of-character behavior: Don’t ignore the behavior. Unusual behavior is often the first sign that an employee is having difficulty with meeting performance expectations. Document the behavior. If the frequency of incidents is increasing, or if you see a pattern forming, consult with Human Resources. Review company policy.…
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. UPLIFT is a yearly work-out day that strives to raise up the CrossFit community so that those who have lost, those who have survived, and…
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…