Good leaders are important, but great leaders can significantly impact the success of their teams and organizations. Great leaders can connect with their teams through open communication, regular...

Workplace burnout is a trending topic and an area of growing concern for many companies. Directly attributed to unmanaged stress, AEU LEAD Director and SoS host Joe White identifies common causes of...

This is Part 3 of the Longshore Insider blog series examining the circumstances surrounding unique cases decided during 2022.

We often think of a student when someone refers to a capstone project. We think of someone finishing the last year of a 4-year college or the final year of a master's program. It's generally a way...

The ability to effectively set and consistently achieve goals is highly valued in the workplace. It’s also very rare. In this SoS podcast episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White shares five suggestions...

I’ve discussed the so-called “concurrent jurisdiction” problem on previous occasions. This refers to the inequitable situation confirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in Sun Ship v. Pennsylvania, 447...

While supervisors seldom develop DE&I strategy, they do shape workplace culture through daily management practices. In this episode, AEU LEAD Director Joe White offers suggestions for ways...

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...

Heat-related illnesses and deaths are on the rise. Especially during the summer months, it’s important to take precautions that will keep heat-related illnesses and deaths from occurring. Heat can...

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...

Sustaining a work injury can be a jarring event for the employee and employer. In some cases, healing and returning to work is not easy. It is estimated that 30% of injuries will result in a loss of...

The last several hurricane seasons have seen an increase in the activity in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The 2024 hurricane season is upon us. The nature of our industry lends itself to...

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...

This is part two of our look into interesting cases decided during calendar year 2022. Here are some non-DBA cases from the Benefits Review Board (BRB):

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...

Given that a majority of the incoming generation struggles with mental health, companies have an unprecedented need to prepare for the inevitable challenges they will face. In this episode, host Joe...

1. Can I terminate an employee for filing too many workers’ compensation claims, or even one claim? Absolutely not. This would be a clear violation of Section 948(a) of the United States Longshore...

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...

Employee engagement is a byproduct of the employee’s experience. Supervisors are a primary contributor to experiences direct reports have and are in the best possible position to affect levels of...