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....

Compensation benefits, whether temporary or permanent, are based on an injured workers’ average weekly wage. As such, if per diem payments are included in the average weekly wage calculation, the...

For companies that want to grow bottom-line performance, improving communication is a great place to start. Effective communication in the workplace involves basic skills that are easy to...

There were many interesting cases decided during calendar year 2021 that involved the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA, or Longshore Act) and extensions, and related...

Ready or not, Gen Z is redefining leadership in the workplace. Gen Zers were born after 1996 and have had access to computers, smartphones, and the Internet their entire lives. That’s why people of...

While back injuries don’t generally result in work-related deaths, they do result in pain, suffering, lost productivity, and a significant burden on compensation systems. Recent studies show that...

Establishing credibility as the new boss is tough, especially if you're transitioning from a member of the team to the new supervisor. You are likely now in charge of making the rules, delegating...

There is an inexhaustible supply of questions regarding coverage under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA or Longshore Act) (33 U.S.C. 901 et seq.). Recently, so many...

The optimal outcome for a workers’ compensation claim is the injured worker returning to his pre-injury employment. Fortunately, that outcome is achieved in most of the claims that we receive at...

Training your supervisors to be equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage and encourage their employees is vital to productivity and low employee turnover. Unfortunately, training...

Employee experience is a 2021 top-five priority for HR professionals. Directly attributed to levels of engagement and trends involving turnover, employee experience is of growing importance for...

Dockworking has long had one of the highest rates of lost workdays of anyindustry. Over the past 30 years, those who load and unload cargo have been seriously injured nearly three times as often as...

Think back to a time when you started a new career. Can you recall any advice or tips that you still use today?

Performance goals are strategic objectives that an organization’s leadership team has established to outline expected outcomes and guide employee efforts. Performance goals will vary from one...

We launched our blog in 2018 to provide guidance to supervisors and managers at all levels in their journey to becoming stronger leaders. We’ve covered performance management, building influence with...

By 2025, one-quarter of all employees will be from Gen Z. Throughout the remainder of this decade, their numbers will steadily increase as a growing percentage of the workforce. With this...

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...