Effectively onboarding and integrating new employees is a key to their long term success. Unfortunately, few organizations have defined processes that extend beyond the initial orientation. In this...

This Longshore Insider blog reviews interesting cases decided during calendar year 2023 relevant to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.). The...

In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Mare Island Dry Dock's Executive Compliance Director, Ken Creel, about his strategies for engaging supervisors and...

Frontline leadership is dependent upon influence. And influence is a natural byproduct of earned respect. In this episode, podcast host Joe White discusses ways supervisors can earn the respect of...

A strong safety strategy is essential for maintaining a secure working environment, particularly in high-risk maritime industries. Engaging with your team means making sure they are well-informed,...

In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with AEU LEAD Director Joe White about behavior-based safety. Learn how emotions play a significant role in whether or...

Behavior specialists suggest habits are responsible for up to 40% of daily actions. Understanding the role of habits, how they form, and what’s required to overcome them is information any supervisor...

An effective safety strategy is critical to maintaining a safe working environment, especially in high-risk maritime industries. The only way to connect with your team is by ensuring they are...

In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with Donjon Shipbuilding's Health and Safety Manager, Jason Reynolds, about his company's safety approach and involvement...

Few things are more important to employees than having their most basic needs met. Taking the time to understand where needs exist and helping resolve identified deficiencies are essential to a...

The Digital Revolution is Here Technological improvements have changed everything from the way we communicate and travel to the way we conduct business and consume news. Digital upgrades in recent...

In this Longshore Insider Podcast, AEU's Mike Jernigan and Matt Hockman speak with QSL America's Safety and Compliance Manager, Rudy Becerra, about creating a safety-first culture through leadership...

Roles and responsibilities for supervisors have increased with time. Staying on top of priorities and meeting performance targets through employees requires organization and effective time management...

Effective safety meetings are critical to a successful safety strategy. Meetings are crucial in maintaining a safe working environment, especially in high-risk industries like shipbuilding....

Few things frustrate workers more than dealing with micromanagers. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White breaks down the traits associated with micromanagement and offers suggestions to help...

This Longshore Insider blog reviews interesting cases decided during calendar year 2023 relevant to the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.). The...

On occasion, supervisors are called upon to lead group presentations. For many, it requires overcoming the fear of public speaking. It also involves translating thoughts or ideas into a series of...

Why is cultivating empathy so crucial in today's work environment? The COVID-19 pandemic helped underscore the need for companies to hire and develop supervisors who can steer the organization...

The skills that matter most are those that make a difference. Few are more important to supervisors than those needed to build cohesive and productive teams. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe...

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Benefits Review Board (BRB) recently decided an appeal in a seemingly routine hearing loss case (Lon S. Key v. Electric Boat Corporation, BRB No. 18-0579,...