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Preparing a Job Description
A well-crafted job description sets the foundation for a successful hiring process by clearly outlining duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. By being specific yet open to transferable skills, you can attract the right candidates and ensure expectations are aligned from the start.
Questions to Consider Before Hiring
Successful hiring starts with thoughtful planning—consider your staffing needs, budget, job roles, and recruitment strategies before jumping into the hiring process. By preparing in advance and showcasing what makes your business a great place to work, you can attract and retain top talent.
Your Five-Year Plan to a Healthier, Safer Workplace
What’s your five-year plan? Not for business development, but for your health and safety program.
Don’t worry if you can’t answer that question right now. That’s what this page is for! But it is important to start thinking about your business’s long-term health and safety goals. Ideally, you should have an annual plan along with a longer-term strategy spanning the next three to five years.
The Importance of Leadership to Workplace Health and Safety
Strong leadership is essential for fostering a culture of workplace health and safety. When employers, managers, and executives model safety commitment, allocate resources, and engage employees, they set the foundation for a physically and psychologically safe work environment.
Panorama Mountain Resort: Leading the Way in Staff Well-being
Julia Price, Health & Safety Coordinator at Panorama Mountain Resort, highlights how the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program has been instrumental in their safety success. She also shares valuable insights from her experience as a first-time internal auditor.
Develop a Health & Safety Policy
A Health & Safety Policy is your business’s commitment to protecting workers from physical and psychological hazards. By outlining responsibilities, compliance, and safety priorities, this policy sets the foundation for a safer workplace and should be reviewed, signed, and shared annually.
Know About Responsibilities
Everyone in a workplace – from senior executives to front-line workers – is responsible for maintaining a healthy and safe environment (it’s the law!). Employers, supervisors, and workers each have different roles to play.
Staying Safe During Cold Temperatures
As temperatures drop during the winter months, employers need to be aware of cold-related hazards that can cause or contribute to workplace injuries and illnesses when workers spend prolonged periods outside.
Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Gathering and implementing employee feedback is crucial for fostering a positive and psychologically safe workplace culture, especially in fast-paced workplaces within the liquor industry. When employees feel heard and valued by their employer, it leads to increased job satisfaction, higher retention and engagement, and improved overall performance. Additionally, tapping into employee insights can help drive innovation and continuous improvement,… Continue reading Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Employee Feedback
Mastering Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Workplace Leaders
Leaders Guide to Conflict Resolution: Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but not all conflict is negative. Constructive disagreement can spark innovation and illuminate diverse perspectives. However, negative employee-to-employee conflicts can harm morale, productivity, and workplace culture. As leaders, navigating these situations effectively is essential for maintaining team cohesion and operational efficiency. When to Step… Continue reading Mastering Conflict Resolution: A Guide for Workplace Leaders