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92% of Workers Say Safety Boosts Productivity; Operational Risks Are Undermining Business Growth

May 1, 2026

EcoOnline research shows workplace safety is now a business performance driver, but persistent incidents and operational strain are hindering progress.

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Vector Solutions Launches AI Safety Training Recommendations, Turning Incident Data into Targeted Learning

January 8, 2026

Vector Solutions, a leading provider of safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions for critical industries, announced the launch of its AI Safety Training Recommendation Engine, a new integration that connects Vector EHS with the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) to automatically recommend corrective training the moment an incident is submitted.

Carhartt Unveils Inaugural “Steel Apple” Awards Celebrating Skilled Trades Educators Across America

Workwear brand commits $150,000 to support skilled trades education through grant and educator awards

March 19, 2025

Carhartt's inaugural “Steel Apple” awards, a new initiative to honor educators shaping the next generation of skilled trade workers.

Europeans focus on managing the future of work

July 5, 2018

The European Trade Union Confederation and Institute (ETUC and ETUI) held a three-day symposium in Brussels recently at which trade unionists, policy makers and academics brainstormed about initiatives that will be needed to cope with four global mega trends that are radically changing the world of work.

Harvard study IDs human capital metrics measured by global companies

October 25, 2017

Human capital metrics, including occupational safety and health data, frequently are collected by a majority of global companies, yet many of these firms are not publicly reporting the information, according to a study released today by the Harvard Law School Labor and Worklife Program in conjunction with the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability (CSHS). "Corporate Disclosure of Human Capital Metrics" is authored by Aaron Bernstein and Larry Beeferman of the Harvard Law School Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project.

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12 stats about working women

March 6, 2017

This Women’s History Month, we’re taking a look at women’s contributions to the U.S. labor force. Here are some noteworthy statistics we’ve rounded up!

Your workers need NOT be old and in the way

L. Casey Chosewood M.D.

August 1, 2012

Profound changes continue to unfold in the American workforce as Baby Boomers—Americans born between 1945 and 1964—swell the ranks of our workplaces. This has led many employers to fear the possibilities of negative impacts associated with this demographic trend.

How to cope with an “age-gifted” workforce

July 24, 2012

While some employers view the aging U.S. workforce with concern, others take a more positive approach and have implemented policies and practices that support a more competitive, sustainable and safer workforce, regardless of its overall age.

Total Worker Health program turns one

June 11, 2012

Although the Total Worker Health™ (TWH) only has one candle on its birthday cake, proud parent NIOSH says it has already accomplished many things, and has a bright future ahead of it.

“I heard it through the grapevine…”- Generating Rumors is an unsafe sport

DJ Borbidge

May 3, 2012

The “rumor-mill” or the informal communication system can be detrimental in a workplace culture and to any safety program.

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92% of Workers Say Safety Boosts Productivity; Operational Risks Are Undermining Business Growth

Vector Solutions Launches AI Safety Training Recommendations, Turning Incident Data into Targeted Learning

Carhartt Unveils Inaugural “Steel Apple” Awards Celebrating Skilled Trades Educators Across America

Europeans focus on managing the future of work

Harvard study IDs human capital metrics measured by global companies

12 stats about working women

Your workers need NOT be old and in the way

How to cope with an “age-gifted” workforce

Total Worker Health program turns one

“I heard it through the grapevine…”- Generating Rumors is an unsafe sport

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