The new OSHA rule, effective May 31st, 2024, is a pivotal change aimed at enhancing protection and participation in workplace safety. Welcome to the forefront of workplace safety, where keeping up with the rules isn’t just about avoiding fines – it’s about genuinely caring for your team. In the latest turn of events, the Department of Labor has rolled out a final rule that might just change the way we think about OSHA inspections. Effective May 31st, 2024, this new regulation isn’t just a tweak in the system; it’s an open door to ensure that your work family stays protected, involved, and educ ..read more

As today’s workforce evolves, businesses must explore the benefits of both 35-hour and 40-hour workweeks to boost efficiency and retain talent. The concept of the traditional workweek is undergoing a transformation. The debate between a 35-hour and a 40-hour workweek has become more relevant than ever. Both models present unique advantages for enhancing productivity and employee satisfaction. Understanding the different goals and needs of companies at any given moment, Atlantic Training is here to help organizations leverage these models to optimize employee productivity for varied workweeks ..read more

Building A Strong Company Culture Is Worth The Effort It’s every manager’s dream to have a team that works like a well oiled machine. Yet, these dream teams aren’t built overnight. Building an effective team and company culture is like growing a garden. You have to pull some weeds, and water the right flowers for everything to flourish. Most managers agree though, the payoff is well worth it! Highly engaged teams achieve 21% more profitability than the average team. These teams will also experience a 41% reduced rate of absenteeism, and 59% less employee turnover. Over the long haul, this can ..read more

Active Listening is a Powerful Skill When was the last time you worked on your active listening skills? Becoming a good listener isn’t something we should stop learning after we grow up. We should continue to develop the same lessons we learned in grade school as we make connections with people in our careers. Active listening may sound pretty self-explanatory. You might believe yourself to be a good listener already. According to one study, about 96% of people said they were good listeners. The confidence in our listening ability remains high. Yet it’s been shown that, on average, we only ret ..read more

Every manager would love for their employees to be productive 100% of the time they are clocked in, but unfortunately, this is rarely the case. This has made employee time management a popular topic amongst supervisors and managers for quite some time now.  It’s estimated that employees are only productive for 3-4 hours of every 8-hour work day. Many employers may hear a statistic like this and grow anxious for all the time they’re paying in which no work is getting done. Although this anxiety is understandable, managers and supervisors would do well to switch their mindset and look at wh ..read more

Although it seems like remote work is all the rage, even the “norm” right now, you’re not alone if you’re still adjusting to managing a team remotely. Back in January 2019, it was estimated that 4.7% of work was remote. Now, that rate is about 12%, depending on the industry and time of year. That rate isn’t likely to decrease either. It’s estimated that about 22% of the workforce will be remote by 2025. That means roughly every 1 in 5 employees will be conducting their careers from home. Suffice it to say- remote work isn’t going anywhere. All things considered, we are still in the early days ..read more

Diversity and inclusion have undoubtedly become more than a politically correct social idea – they have become corporate buzzwords in recent years. Emerging technology has certainly played a role, with its ability to amplify diverse voices, break down barriers, and even provide advertisers a platform for commitment to diversity and inclusion. And while many of us agree that workplace diversity is important, many organizations still struggle with implementing policy and practices to achieve this goal.    Importance of Workplace Diversity and Inclusion   Workplace diversity and in ..read more

When you take a look at productivity in the workplace, it can be shocking to see how little energy goes into productivity training. For example, it’s a well-known statistic that employees working a typical 40hr work week are only productive for about 2 hours and 53 minutes daily. That’s less than one-third of the workday being spent on productive efforts. If your workforce feels unmotivated or uninspired to work, this percentage could be much lower. Managers want to know how they can increase the productivity of their workforce, without leading them into burnout. What makes this more frustrati ..read more

When the leaders and managers in your company are given the resources to succeed, your whole company thrives. It’s no secret that having effective leaders and managers can make or break a company. When the people in charge approach their responsibilities with confidence, critical thinking, and team-centered focus, everyone working under them benefits. If you’ve been in business for any amount of time though, you know how time can get away from you. Weeks can turn into months, which turn into quarters without additional leadership training. Furthermore, prioritizing other types of training (lik ..read more

Exposure to hazardous chemicals in the workplace can’t be taken lightly. In the least serious cases, it can lead to mild irritation or discomfort. In the most severe situations, it can cause long-term health problems, disabilities, and even fatalities.  It’s crucial for employers to implement strict safety protocols and educate their workers on the risks and proper handling of hazardous substances. Without these precautions, people’s lives (and your company) could be at stake. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are meant to mitigate some of these risks. Not only do they help keep your employees saf ..read more