Safety/Health

Global distress reshapes employee well-being

10/27/2025

The world’s mood is darkening—and it’s spilling into the workplace. Chronic emotional strain has replaced short-term burnout as a defining challenge for organizations and their people.

How to support employees during Breast Cancer Awareness Month—and beyond

10/20/2025

Employers can provide invaluable support to employees who receive this terrifying diagnosis. That includes offering cancer-support benefits. What better time to consider these offerings than during October, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

DOT proposes adding two new substances to drug and alcohol testing

10/20/2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation proposes to amend its drug-testing program regulation, 49 CFR Part 40, to add fentanyl and norfentanyl to its drug-testing panels.

OSHA extends public comment period on heat injury rule—again

09/22/2025

The proposed rule would require employers to create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in their workplace. It would more clearly set forth employer obligations and the measures necessary to effectively protect employees from hazardous heat.

Detecting, preventing and eliminating drug abuse at work

09/15/2025

September is National Recovery Month, highlighting the work being done to help Americans recover from often-devastating addictions to drugs and alcohol. It’s a good time to review your policies on detecting, preventing and eliminating drug abuse in the workplace to make sure you’re doing so the legal way.

Safe + Sound Week: More than a checklist

08/04/2025

OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, taking place August 11–17, offers a national platform to recognize progress in workplace safety while providing fresh ideas for building healthier, more resilient organizations.

OSHA penalty adjustments good news for small employers

07/28/2025

The new policy increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement.

Which DOL regs could vanish? Top 4 to watch

07/28/2025

The Department of Labor has identified over 60 regulations for elimination. These are the top four regulations slated for elimination that most affect employers.

New injury data signals key risk areas HR can’t afford to ignore

07/09/2025

The total number of workplace injuries may be declining, but the risks—and associated costs—are growing more complex.

The ROI of care: Start investing in women’s health

06/30/2025

As health-care costs continue to climb—expected to rise 8% this year alone—HR leaders are seeking more than short-term fixes. Ninety-one percent of organizations say they’ll prioritize women’s and family health benefits in 2026.