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Imagine that a major permit deadline is approaching, your EHS manager just resigned, the plant has no one left who can read a Title V permit, and internal staff is stretched thin. Meanwhile, a new permanent headcount is difficult or impossible to approve right away. EHS teams in regulated industries encounter situations like these more […]

“How much is enough?” is a question EHS leaders and employers ask themselves constantly, especially when it comes to training. In a profession where the cost of being unprepared can mean regulatory fines, lost talent, or serious safety incidents, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Yet with limited budgets, shifting regulations, and mounting operational pressures, deciding […]

When hiring EHS talent, the first number you put on the table can determine whether a top candidate joins your team or accepts your competitor’s offer. But here’s the challenge: EHS starting salary expectations are shifting rapidly. Factors such as regulatory complexity, emerging risks, location desirability, and a highly mobile workforce influence the number of […]

This is Part 4 of 4 in the series “Hybrid Work in the EHS Industry.” As 2023 winds down, hybrid work is still going strong. Work culture has changed, and it should be seen as an opportunity to change accordingly. This means that EHS managers should be more strategically focused. They need to look at […]

This is Part 3 of 4 in the series “Hybrid Work in the EHS Industry.” Hybrid work is a popular work strategy that is not going away and continues to grow in popularity. But is it the right choice for the EHS industry? The Challenges with Hybrid Work Communication Concerns Hybrid EHS workers are not […]

This is Part 2 of 4 in the series “Hybrid Work in the EHS Industry.” With hybrid work, an employee can do part of their work on-site and part of their work in a place of their choosing: a coffee shop, by the pool, or even in their PJs from home. Some wonder if hybrid […]

This is Part 1 of 4 in the series “Hybrid Work in the EHS Industry.” The statistics for hybrid work don’t lie. According to a recent Gallup poll, 60% of employees worked on-site for their job in 2019. By 2022, only 23% do. Only nine out of 100 employees say they would prefer working completely […]

The Great Resignation started in 2021, and it’s far from over. Approximately 4 million people per month have quit their jobs, up from the average of 3.5 million in 2019. There are many reasons they have quit, including to escape a toxic business environment, secure higher pay, and explore a new career path. Every industry […]

As an EHS manager, it’s vital that you understand potential roadblocks in the future hiring process. The pandemic has greatly affected companies with the Great Resignation resulting in more than 40 million people leaving their jobs. As managers strive to combat the difficulties of targeting and recruiting new hires, an unexpected challenge arises — college […]

The United States has been experiencing a unique phenomenon within its workforce known as the “Great Resignation.” Since early 2021, more than 13 million workers have quit their jobs seeking higher pay and a better working environment. However, many regret this decision. USA Today conducted a Harris Poll that found that one in five workers […]