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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

While OSHA has set forth a comprehensive set of standards regarding fall protection, it remains one of the foremost ongoing concerns for the agency. All maritime facilities must have a clear approach...

More than ever, increasing importance is placed on an employee's soft skills. Soft skills or personal attributes enable a supervisor to interact well with other employees and customers. Technical...

Are you curious about what an "ownership mindset" is? An ownership mindset in the workplace is one where employees feel a personal stake in the company's performance. Employees who are allowed the...

By designing work based on “internal productivity” (i.e., not overburdening or fatiguing the employee, allowing them to produce more output with less effort), waterfront employers can optimize the...

In today's world, only one thing is constant: Change. In the past, leaders have often focused on managing change. But maybe that isn't the best approach. Perhaps we could focus on changing our...

According to Wikipedia, bias is "disproportionate weight in favor of or against one thing, an idea, usually in a way that is close-minded, prejudicial, or unfair." Most people would like to believe...

We are two decades into the 21st century, and the workplace looks drastically different than in previous centuries - and even from the start of this century. For instance, the simple act of driving...

Although it may often be overlooked as an occupational hazard, lightning poses a serious risk, especially within the maritime industry. Although most facilities are fortunate enough never to have a...

A positive onboarding experience delivers a positive employee experience. A recent study by Kallidus says, "Employees who say they had exceptional onboarding experiences are 2.6 times more likely to...

Have you ever had a supervisor who worked right alongside you when needed? A supervisor who pitched in when you were short-staffed or needed clarification? If so, you most likely respected that...

Personal development and improving your performance as a supervisor go hand in hand. But what exactly is personal development? It's the continual process of assessing your goals and values while...

At a high level, social intelligence is one's ability to understand and manage relationships. However, if we dive a bit deeper, we find that those who possess social intelligence communicate more...

The historical ways of training your supervisors won't work in today's fast-paced, constantly changing world. Companies are struggling with several workplace realities that have changed how they...

Have you ever taken a survey at work only to feel like the results will mean nothing? If so, you're not alone. Forbes has reported that "86% percent of the employees they surveyed reported that...