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2 weeks ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Beyond safety inspections and audits, informal safety walkarounds on job sites can help contractors see a fuller picture of what’s really going on—particularly if they encourage workers to be more forthright in sharing their own concerns. “Walkarounds allow managers to see for themselves how implementation of a safety and health program is working and whether it is effective in identifying and eliminating hazards,” said Kimberly Darby, a spokesperson for OSHA.
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2 weeks ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Katie Kuehner-Hebert
An encouraging report from Resume Builder as more baby boomers retire: 42% of Gen Zers are currently working in or pursuing a blue collar or skilled trade job, including 37% of those with a bachelor’s degree. More than 1,400 adults aged 18–28 were surveyed by Pollfish on behalf of Resume Builder about their career paths, and the results reflect a shift from traditional college to trade jobs and apprenticeships.
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3 weeks ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Although traditional HVAC still reigns, a May 2025 report by Transformative Strategies Consulting, in conjunction with Common Spark Consulting, considers another option worth considering to efficiently heat and cool multiple facilities owned by multiple parties—thermal energy networks (TENs).
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1 month ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Virginia has become the first state to require a utility company to pilot a virtual power plant (VPP) program. While a number of VPPs have been launched voluntarily across the country, in May, Virginia enacted the Community Energy Act, mandating that Dominion Energy’s Virginia subsidiary develop a pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of VPPs to provide grid services, including peak-shaving, during times of large electric demand.
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1 month ago | 
ecmag.com | Andrea Klee |Katie Kuehner-Hebert
For Lonnie J. Stephenson, safety isn’t just about following rules—it’s about looking out for others. Stephenson is director of safety at Adman Electric Co. Inc., Chattanooga, Tenn. He is responsible for developing and implementing safety programs that protect workers, ensure compliance and foster a proactive safety culture. With a background as a journeyman electrician, Stephenson understands the hazards of the trade firsthand.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
strategiccfo360.com | Katie Kuehner-Hebert
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
strategicchro360.com | Katie Kuehner-Hebert
How can employers balance the priorities of seasoned employees with those just entering the workforce? HR leader Lori Neal shares her strategy for accomplishing this and other current workplace challenges impacting generations differently, by implementing a “visibility-first” approach and robust employee engagement initiatives. Neal is senior vice president of human resources at Ontellus, a Houston-based procurer of billing records and claims-related data services.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
ecmag.com | Katie Kuehner-Hebert
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released guidance for employers to ensure that any wearables provided to workers don’t elicit any discriminative health information that could harm them. Workers are increasingly being required to put on wearable devices so their employers can collect information about their physical or mental conditions or to conduct diagnostic testing, according to the EEOC.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
strategiccfo360.com | Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Will a business-friendlier approach from Washington stimulate business growth and investment this year? Dean Quiambao, a partner at Armanino Advisory, says there are early signs C-suites are already acting on that hypothesis. “Many CFOs are shifting from a mindset of ‘cut, cut, cut’ to ‘we have cut as far as we can, now we need to reignite our growth plan,'” Quiambao says.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
strategiccfo360.com | Katie Kuehner-Hebert
Donald Trump's return to the White House and the end of uncertainty over U.S. elections raised CFO optimism last fall, according to our CFO Confidence Index. Starting next week, finance chiefs will begin to see whether their optimism was warranted. The gradual and possibly sudden shifts in federal business regulations, economic policies and U.S. handling of tense geopolitical relationships may bring a whole new level of instability.
