Habits for Success – The Quality of Time

Habits for Success – The Quality of Time

By Ron Sturgeon Forming good habits for success takes learning from mistakes and putting in place practices that work. You likely know my story, that I started with nothing and didn’t go to college, so I know you can achieve maximum success, regardless of your...
Apologies 101: Make Things Right

Apologies 101: Make Things Right

By John Baldoni You know you made the right decision. And the decision was well made. The problem is the results were not. So now you’re on the hot seat and people are clamoring for your head. What do you do? Apologize! Steps to Take Every good apology has three...
Best Foot Forward Faster

Best Foot Forward Faster

The ARA Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program was the missing piece that brought in R&J Pickup Truck Parts as ARA members. Then, attending the ARA Convention in 2021 confirmed they made the right decision. By Maura Keller For more than four years, the ARA Peer-to-Peer...
Spotting Impaired Workers

Spotting Impaired Workers

Employers tackle costly drug misuse on the job. By Phillip M. Perry Businesses large and small must deal appropriately with the growing incidence of impaired employees. Alcohol. Marijuana. Amphetamines. Cocaine. Heroin. Codeine. Morphine. Barbiturates. Workers under...
The Expert Consultant’s View: Theory vs. Reality

The Expert Consultant’s View: Theory vs. Reality

By Marty Hollingshead In the Mentoring Program, we have taken the approach of a patient going to the doctor. We create a plan of action based on what they need and what we feel their ability is to carry it out. First of all, let me say this: How you compensate your...
Common OSHA Violations to Avoid

Common OSHA Violations to Avoid

Correcting these easily fixable issues will give you peace of mind should OSHA come calling. By Max Menczer and Sara R. Hamidovic, VET Environmental Engineering, LLC Employers must perform a workplace hazard assessment and provide a written certificate as proof for...