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...

On July 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) implemented the Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015. The act requires that civil penalties be adjusted to match that of the U.S. inflation rate. On...

Are you familiar with the term "Quiet Quitting"? It's a hot topic that you might be hearing about more often. So, what exactly is quiet quitting? The Wall Street Journal defines it as "not taking...

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...

While many employees have hard skills centered around procedures and process, there aren't as many who possess soft skills. For those wondering what soft skills are, they revolve around how to...

“Pay Attention!” “Be aware of what’s going on around you!” “Listen!” How many times did you hear these words when you were growing up? Little did we know, we were developing our sense of situational...

Workers on foot, or “pedestrians,” are a common in maritime facilities. Be it a welder walking to the deck plates, a longshoreman on the pier apron hooking up cargo, or someone working at a marine...

Supervisors are more focused than ever on creating a positive employee experience. High levels of employee satisfaction can lead to increased productivity and retention. On the other hand, employees...

Project management applies knowledge, skills, and techniques to ensure the overall success of a project. While there are different approaches to managing projects, successful project managers follow...

Employees are the lifeblood of a company's economic development, so investing in a healthy workforce is a sound business strategy. Occupational health services can play a significant role in...