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?
National Safety Month: Origins & Directions
June is known as National Safety Month, but what does that mean? We're here to teach you about the history of the movement for safe workplaces as well as provide you with tips about how to make safety a core value of your company. Do you know how you stand to benefit from a safety-oriented culture?
Top 10 Citations from OSHA Inspections & How to Avoid Them
OSHA regularly releases lists of the top ten citations they've delivered in the previous year. Want to know which violations are too common? Find out how you can work proactively to avoid falls, machine-related injuries and other safety hazards in your workplace.
Top Staffing Providers Promote Safety in the Workplace
Safety in the workplace is important for all businesses, but it can be especially important for companies that use contingent labor. What safety challenges are unique to the contingent workforce world, and how can you make sure that you've found a staffing partner that values safety as much as you do? Find out what your staffing partner should do to ensure compliance.
5 Ways to Motivate Employees to Follow Your Safety Program
Is there a disconnect between the goals of your safety program and the behaviors of your employees? Try reevaluating how you motivate them! In order for your safety program to work, your employees need to be motivated and committed. Check out this blog for five ways to motivate your employees to follow your safety program
4 Most Common Safety Incidents in the Workplace [Infographic]
June is National Safety Month and Staff Management | SMX wants to help keep you, your employees and your workplace safe. Check out our infographic, 4 Most Common Safety Incidents in the Workplace, to learn about common safety hazards and the steps you can take to reduce them.
What You Need to Know About the New EEOC Guidance on Arrest or Conviction Records
What You Need to Know About the New EEOC [...]
Stay Out of the Headlines with Industry-Leading Compliance Processes
Stay Out of the Headlines with Industry-Leading Compliance Processes [...]
The Importance of Program Governance for Your Contingent Workforce
The Importance of Program Governance for Your Contingent Workforce [...]
E-Verify Participation and Upcoming IMAGE Forums and Training
E-Verify Participation and Upcoming IMAGE Forums and Training [...]
E-Verify Self Check Goes Nationwide
E-Verify Self Check Goes Nationwide As you [...]
Safety in the Workplace – How to Create Safe Attitudes
Workplace safety is a team effort. It's crucial that safety standards are communicated and often discussed so everyone can be on the outlook for unsafe attitudes and practices.
How to Increase Associate Engagement with Daily Safety Discussions
Industry data shows that daily safety discussions result in reducing the amount of accidents in the workplace. What do you discuss daily?
New ICE Crackdown – 1,000 New Companies to be Audited
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits are designed to hold employers accountable for their workforce. Are you prepared?
Adventures in Canada – What to Know When Implementing a Staffing Program in Canada
When implementing a staffing program in Canada, accounting for differences in payroll processes, recruitment resources and strategy is key.
The Newly Revamped IMAGE Program – How Changes May Affect You
The new IMAGE program intends to simplify requirements and make the participation process easier for employers. Will it be easier for you?
Daily Safety Discussion Topics – How to Engage Your Audience
Without daily safety discussion topics in the workplace, your safety awareness may take a backseat to schedules and day-to-day priorities.
Top Four IMAGE Best Practices to Avoid I-9 Violations & Fines
To avoid I-9 violations and fines, follow these four must-know procedural best practices.
E-Verify Self Check – What You Need To Know
Here’s what you need to know about E-Verify Self Check: It’s an online tool designed to allow anyone to check their employment eligibility.
A Rise in I-9 Audits – What Does This Mean for You?
As ICE works harder to crack down on employers, it is important for you to understand I-9 audits and proper procedure compliance.