Image Credit: Panther Media Almost daily we hear news of workplace bullying, stress and harassment cases in NZ. Are these behaviours getting worse or are more people now feeling empowered to speak up? Either way, the cost to businesses who are not working towards positive workplace environments are at risk. The impact [...]
Being experienced doesn’t guarantee you’re a safer worker or better at your job – sometimes being around the block leads to complacency. So, how can employers keep their people safe? Read on to find out what I discovered during a recent conversation with my brother-in-law David, an Australian earth-moving business owner. David and I were [...]
It’s been almost three months since the new Health and Safety act came out, and the reaction has been as expected, with most people embracing the change, and others still wondering why the need for it? Coming from a small business background, both as an owner and as a supplier, I have seen and heard [...]