You have a standard operating procedure (SOP), but are your employees actually adhering to it during their day to day? It’s easy for employees to drift away from the standardized practices, creating a gap between your operations and SOP known as procedural drift. This disconnect could be exposing your organization to risks, non-compliance, and safety concerns. Below, we outline what procedural drift is, what causes it, and how you can get your entire team back on track.   What is Procedural Drift? “Procedural drift” is the gradual deviation or shift from established procedures, protocols ..read more

When you write that email, do you read it over or just hit send after you’ve finished your thought process? When you write an article for your company’s blog, do you hit publish as soon as you’ve written the conclusion? When you’re writing procedures to improve safety in your organization, do you just type up all the important points and hit print? If so, you’re likely missing an important piece of the puzzle – editing.   When we skip editing, we open the door to a number of errors. Emails can contain the wrong meeting information or incorrect size details for a must have part. Your blog ..read more

Several industries are shifting their focus on reducing or eliminating their greenhouse gas emissions, and hydrogen technology is bringing new potential solutions to these sectors. As a direct fuel replacement for fossil fuels, hydrogen technology can deliver a clean energy source, improved energy storage, and emissions reduction. Even industries that are traditionally difficult to decarbonize stand to benefit. We listed 10 ways hydrogen technology is changing the emissions game and what companies need to be prepared for in the coming years.   Hydrogen Reduces Carbon Emissions Hydrogen ..read more

What is Blue Hydrogen? Hydrogen, the simplest and most abundant element in the universe, produces energy and water when burned, making it a clean energy source with no carbon emissions. However, hydrogen production and utilization require non-renewable energy, making the process inefficient and costly compared to other forms of energy. There are several different ways hydrogen is produced, and each method has its pros and cons. Blue hydrogen refers to one type of hydrogen that is produced in a very specific way. It is derived from natural gas using steam methane reforming (SMR). This method c ..read more

Warren Buffett was asked a few years ago about one tip he could give graduates just starting their careers: If you can’t communicate, it’s like winking at a girl in the dark — nothing happens. You can have all the brainpower in the world, but you have to be able to transmit it. Training is an excellent way to elevate your communication skills. By working with experienced people who understand the importance of clear and concise writing in the workplace, you can learn their skills and adapt them to your own line of work. Shea Writing and Training Solutions has provided writing services for ..read more

With nearly 7,000 languages around the globe. With over 3,800 cultures in the United States, English is not the first language for 94% of the US population and 75% do not speak English at all! When expanding your company globally, it is common to consider using your existing content and US documentation as a default template. However, a mere copy-and-paste approach does not serve your business or cater to your audience effectively when considering the diverse languages and cultures involved. Instead, a solid plan for Translation, Localization, and Globalization is key to ensuring your documen ..read more

Your employees could be putting your business and themselves at risk by coming in tired. Lack of sleep and fatigue are likely to cause mistakes and misjudgments. In the workplace, that can be extremely costly. Beyond the emotional and physical cost of serious injuries and death, accidents have financial consequences including insurance rate hikes and possible lawsuits. Companies that proactively focus on fatigue risk management, especially ones with a 24/7 operating schedule, mitigate accidents before they happen, potentially saving lives and large amounts of money. A Fatigue Risk Management ..read more

Not all generations want the same thing out of work – and making the assumption that they do can be an extremely costly lesson for companies! And not all individuals within a generation want the same things. But, it can be helpful to discuss generalizations about what motivates each generation and how to attract skilled employees. So what do Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation Z-ers, and others want out of their job? Keep reading to discover what motivates them and how businesses can adjust their strategy to fit the changing workforce.   What Motivates Different Generations? The aspect ..read more

When ChatGPT was first introduced, students were among the early adopters. The AI program was quickly used to write essays for their classes as well as college admissions and scholarship applications. As the AI content generator became more of a household name, many businesses followed suit and embraced the program as a way to write their content. There’s no denying that ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but there are ethical concerns when it comes to using it, especially with content generation. However, students and employees alike have often made the mistake of using the technology to pass writi ..read more

Did you know that, according to Warren Buffett, if you can improve your communication skills, you’ll earn 50% more money? If your employees and peers need to take time out of their day to decipher your communications because they’re so confusing, how much time are they wasting on a regular basis? And if they misunderstand what you’re saying, there might be follow-up calls, emails, and texts in your future as they seek to clarify your original message, wasting even more time for everyone involved. Your recipient could even move forward on the basis of their misinterpretation of your message! M ..read more