What is a development plan? Let's first understand what exactly a development plan is. Development plans track goals, competency development, and objectives that employees need to achieve for...

We last considered the Defense Base Act (DBA) in the Longshore Insider when we discussed two claims that 1) involved an employee who was injured while showering in his private apartment during...

Success in the 21st century will require continuous learning. The rate of change occurring in the workplace is expected to increase, and the skills needed by supervisors will undoubtedly expand. In...

Sadly, toxic leaders are a stark reality in many organizations. The dark side of toxic leaders is rarely discussed in the workplace. Some studies show that three out of every ten leaders exhibit...

A significant source of frustration for many employees is a supervisor who lacks responsiveness and doesn't follow up. This episode discusses why employee follow-up is essential and provides a...

To advance more women into leadership positions, supervisors need to create an environment that enables women to develop and utilize their leadership skills. In the last few years, a great deal of...

We’ve all experienced the consequences of poor or ineffective communications. We’ve caused them, witnessed them, and been impacted by them. A source of frustration, anxiety, and ultimately failure,...

This discussion will focus on liability and workers’ compensation coverage issues for injured employees involved in bridge maintenance, repair, construction, and demolition. The discussion will be...

Employees today want to be coached and led, not controlled and managed. For many supervisors, this means developing an entirely new set of skills. That is especially true in industries where...

Did you know that both employees and CFOs rate integrityas the essential leadership trait? It’s important to note that customers and survey respondents also feel that integrity is critical for...

Eye injuries are one of the most frequent type of injuries experienced in the maritime industry. There are nearly 2,000 American workers who suffer the pain of avoidable workplace eye injuries daily1

A supervisor's ability to influence employees is more critical today than in the past. A product of credibility and respect, influence is an invaluable commodity gained through demonstrated...

To be an effective supervisor, you must learn to engage with others when communicating. So, how do you become an engaging communicator? Engaging communication is an essential supervisor skill that...

When it comes to tracking insurance claims trends, it’s much easier said than done. With the right tools, resources and motivation, your company can reduce claims by not only tracking claims data,...

Jurisprudence under the U.S. Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or Longshore Act), (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) requires the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court. There are...

"Servant Leadership" is becoming a buzzword in the business world, but what does it mean? Robert K. Greenleaf coined the term servant leadership in an essay he published in 1970. Greenleaf, a...

At a point in time when companies are looking for meaningful ways to distinguish themselves from others, Virginia Associated Builders and Contractors - Virginia Chapter (ABC – VA) President Patrick...

At AEU LEAD, our mission is simple: to enable transformation. Transformation is the process of creating and sustaining desired changes for the purpose of growth and improvement. Whether it involves...

Let's first look at what an "engaging leader" is. How do they act? What do they do that is different from regular leaders? In short, an engaging leader helps create engaging employees throughout the...

The ability to effectively communicate is a requisite requirement for supervisors. Unfortunately, it’s an area where many struggle and most could benefit from learning and development opportunities....