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....

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...