Resources and Other Results:
Art & Science of Mindfulness
Research on mindfulness in the workplace has mostly focused on the objective of trying to improve levels of work-related well-being... More →
7 Ways to Revitalize Your Employee Training Program
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make a room “pop.” A new vibrant color can make a... More →
How to Drive Corporate Innovation with Training
During the pandemic we saw examples of corporate innovation as companies pivoted to adjust to new business and operations... More →
Making Mistakes at Work: How to Recover, Learn, and Move On
In today’s world of cancel culture, I worry how the fear of making mistakes at work may affect entry-level... More →
What Makes a Good Incentive Plan?
Employees are paid a salary and benefits for doing their job. Incentives are designed for incremental effort and stretch goals... More →
A Comprehensive Guide to Soft Skills Training
All employees can benefit from soft skills training. We all need help sometimes dealing with our coworkers, customer, and vendors... More →
Tips to Build Relationships at Work
Prior to the global pandemic, building relationships at work was fairly easy. You were surrounded by teammates with the... More →
Art & Science of Mindfulness
By Linda F. Martin, CSP, PG, CHMM, SMS, CIH and Jan K. Wachter, D.Sc., CSP, CIH, CQE, CRE This article... More →
Soft Skills
Improve Productivity and Interpersonal Relationships Go beyond technical skills and software training and help your employees change behaviors, attitudes, and... More →
Benefits of LGBTQ Inclusion in Diversity Training
You might think diversity training is a one size fits all approach to get everyone working together. If diversity training... More →
Conway Corporation Sees Increased Engagement with Blended-Learning Approach
Introduction Conway Corporation is a utilities provider in Conway, Arkansas that provides electric, water, wastewater, video, internet, voice and security... More →
Top Soft Skills for Safety Leaders and EHS Professionals
Safety leaders have one of the most difficult jobs. They have an incredible amount of responsibility—lives are literally at stake... More →
How to Tell if Someone is a Good Fit for the Job
Managers play many roles, and that often includes the job of hiring. They are looking for the missing puzzle piece... More →
7 Characteristics of Winning Team Dynamics
Have you ever wondered why some teams get everyone rowing in the same direction, while others just struggle or sink... More →
Employee Empowerment: Building Confidence and Initiative with Training
Nothing builds employee empowerment and boosts confidence and initiative like effective training!... More →
Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Ask any HR person or business owner, and they’ll tell you it’s hard to find good people. Nowadays, there are... More →
Top Professional Development Skills for a Modern Workforce
These days, terms like “modern workforce” and “professional development skills” mean something different than they did even a year ago... More →
Elements of a Whole-Person Approach to Employee Training
If you think of your learners as human beings with a life outside of your organization, you may approach... More →
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Benefits of Fostering a Growth Mindset Culture [+ How to Begin]
Is a growth mindset culture one of your company’s core values? Do your employees have a willingness to continually learn... More →
Training and Development: An Integral Part of Employee Recruitment and Retention
Recruitment and retention. Two very important words to an organization’s successful future. According to SHRM’s 2022 Learning & Development Trends... More →
Training2022 Keynote Recap: Happiness and Success
If someone told you happier employees translate into more success for your company, would you shake your head and roll... More →
Your Safety Program Isn’t Special (Here’s Why)
For many organizations, the safety training program is sacred: old, tested, believed-in. Considered a reflection of leadership or part of... More →
The Future of Training and Development is in Reshaping Mindsets
What does the future hold for training and development? What are the trends, and how should you prepare? Those are... More →
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Off-the-Shelf Training Library
You’ve made your decision to license a full library of off-the-shelf training videos. You’ve assigned a few required courses for... More →
Staying Safe and Beating the Holiday Blues
Sometimes the holidays can be overwhelming, and not just because we’re trying to pack so many things into our calendars... More →
Leading the Way to a Learning Culture
Culture happens. I know, it sounds like a bad bumper sticker from the ’90s, but it’s true: Your organization has... More →
How to Curate a Training Curriculum on Demand
Today’s diverse workforce requires a training program with a wide variety of topics to address those diverse needs. It’s nearly... More →
HSI July Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
A Comprehensive Guide to Anti-Harassment Training Programs
There is a dire need to establish and develop a cohesive anti-harassment program in the workplace, as harassment is both... More →
8 Ways Soft Skills Training Fosters Innovation
Soft skills training fosters innovation. Incorporating soft skills training into employees’ professional development training programs not only equips them with... More →
How is Compliance Training Different from Other Training?
Compliance training is a fact of life in most U.S. businesses today. Beyond the mere fact that it is mandated... More →
Quality Training: A Solution for Labor Shortages and Skills Gaps
With unemployment rates at a historic low, the U.S. is in the midst of a labor shortage: There are about... More →
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7 Tips to Successful Onboarding [+ Remote Onboarding Advice]
What are the two most critical factors for successful on-site or remote onboarding programs? First and foremost, new hires must... More →
Tips to Be Calm and Relaxed at Work
How does one remain calm and relaxed in stressful situations? Tight deadlines. Heavy workload. Demanding manager. And the list of... More →
Brain Health: 15 Cognitive Activities to Help Improve Workplace Skills
It’s not only in one’s early childhood that cognitive activities are necessary to keep the brain healthy. Companies should support... More →
Why Employees Love Online Safety Training in 3 Quotes
Last year, workers completed a record-breaking 1.7 million online safety courses with HSI. The average course rating across all of... More →
GHS Labels: What They Look Like and What They Mean
When a company makes, stores, or ships dangerous chemical products, they need to ensure the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictogram... More →
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Customer Service Training Programs
Most companies, whether they sell products or provide services, are in the same business - the relationship business. Customer service... More →
Hospitality Training: Don't Lose the Personal Touch
Kiosks for check-in. Mobile hotel keys. Tablets for tableside ordering. These are a few of the innovations in the hospitality... More →
How Can Workplace Wellness Be Improved?
Start With Healthy Balance There’s a lot of research showing that healthier employees are a benefit to organizations. They are... More →
How Do You Train Critical Observation?
Have you ever known someone who just “knew” what people needed? Or who could easily ask questions to get at... More →
A Guide to Creating an Employee Training and Development Program
Creating an employee training and development program from scratch is a challenge. Do it right, and you’ll give your organization... More →
How to Conduct Employee Training Assessments
Before you even start thinking of how to setup your employee training program, you’ll need to think about how to... More →
Why Outsource Employee Training?
We all know the importance of effective and engaging employee training, and not just for compliance topics, but also for... More →
8 Staff Training Ideas to Spice Up Your Learning
Are you a manager looking for staff training ideas for a specific team member? Or are you a training... More →
10 Signs of a Toxic Workplace: A Checklist for Managers
With today’s labor shortage, organizations can’t afford to ignore the signs of a toxic workplace. This might be company-wide, or... More →
Closing the Skills Gap and Building a Foundation for Long-Term Success With Training
As the skills gap increases, organizations need to think creatively about how to hire workers. Instead of looking for someone... More →
How To Read a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
A safety data sheet—or SDS—is a document prepared by chemical manufacturers for any chemical which presents a hazard to health... More →
Understanding OSHA’s HAZCOM and Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Standards
Hazardous chemicals in the workplace kill an estimated 50,000 workers each year in the United States, and an estimated 190,00... More →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →