Resources and Other Results:
Social Responsibility at HSI
Social responsibility is an important part of our focus at the Health & Safety Institute. Each year, we select non-profits... More →
An Introduction to Environmental Reporting
If your organization uses chemicals on the jobsite, there’s a good chance your EH&S personnel have spent a great deal... More →
11 Benefits of Sustainability in the Workplace
Nowadays, sustainability in the workplace is a strategic necessity. And the return on investment is well worth the time and... More →
4 Tips for Improving Ethics Training in the Workplace
The study of ethics is a field that existed long before the first corporation, assembly line, or training class. “Ethics”... More →
ESG and EHS: Similarities, Distinctions, and Responsibilities
What does Environmental Social Governance (ESG) have to do with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)? In a sense, one completes... More →
OSHA’s Required Training Frequencies
OSHA Required Training for Most Workplaces EMERGENCY RESPONSE OSHA REQUIRED: YES OSHA REGULATION: 1917; 1910.35 – 1019.38; 1926.159 This is... More →
Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces
Many businesses and individuals are returning to in-person settings after over a year of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations across... More →
How to Deal with Rude and Upset Customers
Everyone who works in customer service or in a customer-facing job needs training for dealing with rude and upset customers... More →
Why Compliance Training is More Than a Checkbox
Executive Summary Compliance training is one of the most important kinds of training an organization can offer—and there is ample... More →
STOP Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace NOW!
Companies need senior management and HR to lead the way to prevent workplace discrimination and harassment. Discrimination quickly breeds a... More →
Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: No, HR Didn’t Fail. WE did!
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, in the News and in Hollywood Right now, leaders are in a unique position to... 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 →
Effective Coaching Techniques in the Workplace: Tips to Ignite Potential
Some leaders get to where they are by working hard and learning the ropes. Some also seem to have... More →
Results Are In! State of Safety Poll
The results are in for the State of Safety poll. What have we learned? There is a lot of work... 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 →
Life in a Rapidly Changing Workplace Due to COVID-19
We were reminded last year of a famous quote by Heraclitus, the famed Greek philosopher who said, “the only constant... More →
Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Disability Awareness Activities
It’s time to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with disability awareness activities. Let’s celebrate the contributions of workers... More →
The Role of HR in Safety and Compliance
To date, there are 180 federal laws that mandate what companies must do to ensure the health and safety of... More →
5 Blended-Learning Benefits for Corporate Trainers
Blended learning has been a growing part of corporate training for a few years now. According to Training Magazine’s 201... More →
How to Make Compliance Training Memorable
Can compliance training be as memorable as Julie Andrews spinning and singing in the Austrian Alps? Or Rhett Butler telling... More →
No Motivation to Work: What Companies Can Do to Boost Employee Engagement and Productivity
No motivation to work is unfortunately the reality for 80% of employees worldwide! Meaning only 20% of employees worldwide feel... More →
SHRM22 Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Recap: Are You a Thermometer or Thermostat?
SHRM opened their annual conference with a lively keynote from SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. He enthusiastically... More →
8 Red Flags of Disengaged Employees and Solutions to Re-Engage
Startling statistics show that 79% of the global workforce is made up of disengaged employees! According to a Gallup survey... More →
Positive Thinking Exercises for the Workplace
Quickly dismiss negative thoughts by practicing our positive thinking exercises for the workplace. Is it “just another manic Monday” or... More →
How I Failed as a Safety Manager
How I Failed as a Safety ManagerBy Peter Jensen Sr.Published on February 1, 2017Follow “Safety Pete” on LinkedIn I have... More →
What Does Authentic Leadership Mean?
“Authentic leadership is the full expression of “me” for the benefit of “we.” - Henna Inam, author of Wired for... More →
Customer Service Training for the Modern Team
If you have customers, you have people whose job is customer care. We know it’s more costly to gain a... More →
How to Build a Safety Budget (Webcast)
Barret Pryce: All right, let's kick this off. Welcome to today's webcast, how to build a safety budget. My name... More →
5 Steps to Building an Emotionally Intelligent Team
What are the steps to building an emotionally intelligent team? Can such teams transform your organization? Psychologist Daniel Goleman, author... More →
Why ESG is Important in the Utility Industry
Let’s look at what Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is and how it’s implemented. ESG was first mentioned in a United... More →
Improve Employee Social Awareness Through Workplace Empathy
People appreciate when you show care and concern Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings... More →
Professional Productivity Training Videos
Employees are dealing with many distractions and interruptions. Many have taken on new responsibilities or need to learn new processes... More →
Connectivity: The Key Challenge and Opportunity in EHS
Many organizations struggle with managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) responsibilities due to the fragmented and disconnected systems they use... 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 →
Time Bandits: Overcoming Time Management Challenges
Overcoming time management challenges in the workplace is serious business. Research by Zippia shows organizations in the United States suffer... More →
Situational Awareness Training for Employees
Situational awareness for employees has relevance across many of our training topics. Safety training brings your attention to emergency... More →
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Internship
A summer internship can really help bolster your resume while you are still in school. Internship’s can help you get... More →
HSI October Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
How to Become a CPR Instructor: For New and Experienced Instructors
CPR instructors have the unique opportunity to train community and workplace responders, including healthcare providers, first responders, law enforcement, caregivers... More →
How to Become a CPR Instructor: For New and Experienced Instructors
CPR instructors have the unique opportunity to train community and workplace responders, including healthcare providers, first responders, law enforcement, caregivers... More →
Tips on Internal Organizational Communication Best Practices
Optimizing organizational communication can powerfully impact an organization's efficacy and success. For years, poor communication has been a concern for... More →
Four Benefits of Blended Learning for Power Companies
One of the biggest challenges power company training teams face is determining the best way to deliver the learning experience... More →
Employee Burnout: Signs, Causes and Cures
Understanding employee burnout signs, causes, and cures can save your company billions of dollars in employee retention and health care... More →
How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed at Work: Understand Stress and Burnout
These days feeling overwhelmed at work also means feeling overwhelmed at home. Many of us are still working remotely... More →
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month - 2018
Cell phones, navigation screens, car stereos or even eating while behind the wheel…they all add up to distracted driving, and... More →
Employee Wellbeing in 2023: 6 Ways to Support Your Employees
Employee wellbeing. Seriously think about it. What is the mental state of your employees? How do you know if they... More →
Communication Skills Training in a World of Emojis, YOLO, and Ghosting
How is communication skills training different today? Modern communication appears to lack eye contact, grammar, and the use of your... More →
Importance of Training to Help Prevent Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects millions of American workers every year. Verbal threats, harassment, physical assaults, and... More →
Importance of Training to Help Prevent Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is a serious issue that affects millions of American workers every year. Verbal threats, harassment, physical assaults, and... More →
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Actively Listening? [Say Whaaaaat?]
Of course, you’re actively listening!!! Right? Perhaps and perhaps not! What does it mean to be an active listener, and... More →