Behaviour Based Safety – The Basic Principles
Behaviour Based Safety - The Basic Principles GEMMA COLLINS DOYLE EHS Consultant EazySAFE Safety research over the last few decades has been consistent in showing that human error is the main contributing factor in most accidents in the workplace. Famous accidents like the Titanic and the Bhopal Gas Tragedy prove this when you review the investigation and the root cause. Knowing this, it would be remiss of any company not to include a Behaviour Based…
Engaging Staff in EHS
Engaging Staff in EHS Engaging staff in the area of EHS is no mean feat, as I am sure any seasoned EHS Manager would tell you. It’s a tough challenge for sure and an area that you will need to keep coming back to and in some cases, reinvent the wheel. To be fair, it’s a big part of the role of an EHS Manager and if done well, can ensure that your company is…
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Succeed
Why Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Succeed Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Leaders create cultures in their organisations that promote two different mindsets for their employees. The first is the survive culture, where leaders manage their employees on a day to day basis, set targets and monitor performance. These managers have little empathy for the people working for them, seeing them as a commodity to be utilized for maximum value and return on investment. This creates a…
Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
Conflict resolution is a challenging area, but as a manager or supervisor, it comes with the job. Although it is challenging, it can extremely rewarding also. It’s another attribute that you can add to your skill set and an excellent addition to your personal development.
The New Year with a Positive Mindset.
The New Year with a Positive Mindset Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we begin a new year, yet again in difficult circumstances, it can be difficult to regain focus on our lives and the positive changes we would like to make. A lot of people might be struggling to regain their motivation to make positive changes in their lives as well as remain fully engaged in both their personal and professional lives. The…
Safe, Seen and Supported. Highlighting Mental Health in the Workplace.
Safe, Seen and Supported. Highlighting Mental Health in the Workplace. Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE On World Mental Health day, it is important that we stop and reflect on the significance of such a day. A day when what was once a hidden and stigmatised topic are encouraged to be discussed in all walks of life. It is fantastic that such a day exists and that the conversation is becoming normalised. However mental health awareness…
Company Culture in Hybrid Workplace.
Company Culture in Hybrid Workplace ? Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE As we finally begin to return to normality and regain most of our personal freedoms, its also time for many people to begin the return to the office. For some this will be a welcome development, others will feel stressed and anxious about returning to the workplace. After such a prolonged period away from colleagues, it will be challenging for many to return to…
Respect in the Workplace
Respect in the Workplace LISA QUINN O'FLAHERTY Solicitor Fitzsimons Redmond It is tempting for employers to draft a Bullying and Harassment Policy for their workplace, and then sit back in the hope that everyone will play nicely and get along. Unfortunately, human relationships are complex, and conflict is likely to arise in every workplace. It is the job of the employer to create a working environment where conflict is well managed, and a culture of…
Hope and Productivity
Hope and Productivity Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE There are many times in our lives when we feel overwhelmed by negative emotions such as fear, stress, or anxiety. Experiencing these negative emotions without taking action to alleviate the impact they can have on our lives can lead us to become frustrated and unable to progress in our personal and professional lives. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Hope and optimism are two key traits we can…
Hidden Anxiety, Knowing When to take Notice
Hidden Anxiety, Knowing When to Take Notice Alan White Wellness Consultant EazySAFE Amidst the many changes taking place in society at the moment, many of us are feeling relieved and excited to begin to get back to some form of normal living again. Heading back to the office meeting colleagues face to face again, socialising somewhat normally or even travelling abroad. Being able to do the simple things in life will make a big difference to all of our lives, so…