The AEU Longshore Insider Blog provides observations on all things USL&H including the latest trends in safety and claims handling, recent Longshore Act court cases, and more.
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The Importance of an Effective Safety Strategy | Part 1
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....
Micromanagement Traits: How to Identify and Avoid Them | SOS Podcast
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...
Part Two: Interesting Cases Decided During Calendar Year 2023
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...
How to Prepare for and Lead a Group Presentation | SOS Podcast
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...
How to Cultivate Empathy in the Workplace
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...
Defining, Developing, and Demonstrating Social Intelligence | SOS Podcast
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...
Should Employers Perform Audiograms When Employees Leave?
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,...
The Frontline Supervisor's Role in Shaping Workplace Culture | SOS Podcast
Workplace culture has quickly become a topic of concern for many organizations. For some, it’s about preserving the past, and for others, it's about shaping the future. Regardless of where your...
Part One: Interesting Cases Decided During Calendar Year 2023
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...
How to Provide Employees with Performance Feedback | SOS Podcast
Providing employees with feedback is essential for continuous growth and development to occur. Properly positioned, feedback follows clearly defined expectations and is a precursor to performance...
Navigating the Future: Staffing Challenges in the Maritime Industry
The U.S. maritime industry plays a pivotal role in our national and global economy, with hundreds of thousands of dedicated individuals working tirelessly along the shorelines to keep the industry...
Don’t Trip Over What’s Behind You: 5 Recommendations for Dealing With the Past | SOS Podcast
Transitioning from an hourly or wage roll position to supervisor is challenging. It’s even more difficult for those managing employees they previously worked with on a daily basis. In this podcast...
Top 10 Longshore Insider Blogs of 2023
The American Equity Underwriters, Inc. launched its blog in April 2009. Moderated by longshore expert Jack Martone, the blog focused on providing valuable information, advice, and commentary on the...
3 Things You May Not Know About Informal Conferences
For claims filed under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (the Longshore Act), the informal conference (IFC) process is an opportunity for parties to resolve disputes in a quick...
Supervisor Skills: Using Employee Recognition to Boost Engagement
Have you ever wondered why your teams are less engaged than you think they should be? For starters, let’s look at how you recognize your employees for a job well done. Does your organization already...
Fifth Circuit Decision Could Have Impact on Louisiana Maritime Employers
In this blog, I will be discussing a decision of the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in the case of Lynn Barrosse; Raegan Holloway; McKenzie Stricker v. Huntington Ingalls, Inc., formerly...
What’s the Difference Between the Jones Act and the Longshore Act?
There’s a big difference. And for maritime employers, it is frequently difficult to recognize the difference between the two Acts and to choose correctly between them. The Jones Act provides seamen...
Supervisor Skills Needed for the Emerging Workplace: Succeeding in 2030 and Beyond | SOS Podcast
The workplace is changing rapidly. Emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and an unprecedented workforce transition demand a new set of skills for those on the frontline. In this episode,...
Supervisor Skills: How to Provide Effective Year-End Feedback to Employees
As we approach the holiday season, it's also time to prepare for year-end feedback. While your employees must receive this feedback, many supervisors dread the task and will often put it off....