California’s Assembly Bill 5: How does it affect your company’s ability to contract with independent contractors?
Assembly Bill 5 or AB5 makes it harder for [...]
National Safety Month: The History of Industrial Safety in North America
Because June is National Safety Month, Staff Management | SMX thought examining the history of industrial safety in the United States and Canada would be beneficial. Understanding the development of safety in North American industry provides us with an informed eye on the future.
HR Compliance Trends You Need to Know in 2018
In 2018, employers need to be on the watch for new regulations at the state and local level. How can you respond to the complicated patchwork of legislation? Take a look at our ebook to find out.
Workplace Compliance Outlook: Actionable Expert Advice
Regulations have to keep up with the times, and so do businesses. Companies that are compliant with the latest workforce regulations are in a prime position. Learn about the 2018 compliance landscape from our on-demand webinar!
How to Respond to a Workplace Emergency
Workplace emergencies happen. How can you make sure that you're as prepared for them as possible? Follow these three tips.
The Balancing Act: 3 Strategies to Simultaneously Achieve Safety and Productivity Goals
A recent report revealed that some manufacturing leaders prioritize productivity over safety because they view safety guidelines as a productivity disruptor. Workplace safety should never be disregarded, so what can you do to keep safety on top of everyone's mind? Here are several ways to create a safety culture while maintaining high productivity levels.
Pre-Employment Screening: Are You Compliant?
New laws at the state and local level have impacted standard pre-employment screening processes in a big way. From time to time, you'll have to update your policies. What practices should you watch out for?
Greenfield Investments in the US: 3 Hurdles Manufacturers Need to Hop for Success
Greenfield investments can be an attractive opportunity for companies based in other countries, but when they make the shift to manufacturing in the United States, they might encounter some hurdles. Here are three common hurdles, and three leaps, or strategies for overcoming them.
Critical Safety Metrics You Should be Tracking
If you’re looking to improve workplace safety, or the way you track it, try implementing a safety scorecard within your organization. To get you started, we created a generic template that includes common safety performance metrics that can be easily tailored to fit your specific safety goals.
3 Ways That Hackers Can Hijack Your Industrial Robots
Industrial robots can increase productivity and the quality of work produced by your operation. However, as these machines become further integrated into business networks, they could be exposed to hackers. How might cybercriminals take advantage of your robots, and what can you do about it?