Applications are now open for the Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards and Everyday Safety Hero! The annual Governor's Workplace Safety Awards (GWSA) recognize companies based on best practices for eliminating workplace injuries and illnesses, and salute employers that have made safety and health a top priority. The Everyday Safety Hero (ESH) Award offers Hoosier employers the opportunity to nominate an [...]
If you’re having some issues with productivity in your business, your office environment is the first place you should look. There’s a good chance it isn’t as supportive and positive as it should be and needs improvement. An unlikely hero in improving your office environment is video games. Incorporating them into your workplace can make it more collaborative and [...]
Business owners and human resources (HR) specialists alike know that finding the best talent for your organization is only half the battle. The other half is holding on to that talent once you’ve found it. In the era of the “Great Resignation,” however, retaining your best employees has become increasingly challenging. The key to avoiding the pitfalls lies above [...]
Hoosier companies can now apply for the Indiana Chamber's annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. The Indiana Chamber marks the 17th year of the program with a new partner performing the company evaluations and administering the selection process – Workforce Research Group. The awards will continue to honor top organizations in the state as determined through employer [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies can now apply for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. The Indiana Chamber marks the 17th year of the program with a new partner performing the company evaluations and administering the selection process – Workforce Research Group. The awards will continue to honor top organizations in the state [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Sl3JgusUg As employers, it is imperative to understand that we remain in the midst of a pandemic, with Indiana seeing a growing number of COVID cases. Wellness Council of Indiana Executive Director Jennifer Pferrer discusses best practices for employers and explains most can ask about vaccine status. Chamber’s Coronavirus Recovery Resources
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pSYIOu_aYo Mental health is sometimes characterized as a silent ailment. That may not be the case anymore with dramatic pandemic-related increases. The Wellness Council of Indiana can assist employers with well-being and substance abuse programs and solutions. Wellness Council of Indiana Indiana Workforce Recovery Wellness Council events
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Hoosier companies have through mid-November to apply for the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s annual Best Places to Work in Indiana program. In its 16th year, the program honors top organizations in the state as determined through employer reports and comprehensive employee surveys. “No doubt 2020 has been a real test for employers and their workforce, but in [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is helping businesses tackle the sensitive and all-too-real subject of workplace violence. On August 14, the Active Threats in the Workplace Workshop will focus on how to identify, address and prevent these tragic incidents from happening. Industry expert Vantage Point Consulting will be presenting the program. The event is designed to equip [...]
Potential violence in the workplace comes in various forms. Here is some guidance from the National Conference of State Legislatures on how elected officials can prepare. It’s a scene not unfamiliar to many legislators and legislative staff. An angry constituent walks through the door upset with his tax bill. He feels targeted and wants justice. His voice gets louder [...]
