Recent Articles
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Tips for minimizing and avoiding bullying in the workplace
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA few states are beginning to consider and/or pass anti-bullying laws to address inappropriate conduct in the workplace. Increasingly, plaintiffs' lawyers and courts are trying to advance novel theories to punish employers for failing to stop bullying or to create liability for employers. For example, even absent a specific anti-bullying law, employers could be liable under anti-discrimination laws and OSHA or similar state laws that impose on employers a "general duty" to maintain a safe workplace. With these trends emerging, employers need to develop programs and systems to prevent and avoid claims of bullying. Here are some steps employers should take to reduce bullying and resulting liability.
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More teens, children seeking psych care in emergency departments
Chelsea Adams Mental HealthcareHere's the good news. More young people are seeking care for mental health-related disorders than ever before. The bad news? These teens and adolescents are using emergency departments to access the help they need. But, according to an analysis published in the March 18 issue of JAMA Pediatrics, only 16 percent of young patients who sought care in an ED ever saw a mental health professional. The analysis identified a 28 percent increase in overall psych ED visits among patients ages 6 to 24 in the years between 2011 and 2015.
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What’s next for plane manufacturing after Boeing 737 Max 8 fallout?
Michelle R. Matisons ManufacturingOn March 10, a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane crashed in Ethiopia, killing 157 people. This happened only months after the same type of plane went down in Indonesia, killing 189 people. This leaves much cause for discussion regarding Boeing and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) complicity in the accidents. Was the 737 Max 8 rushed to market, resulting in hundreds of deaths? Crash victims’ families are filing lawsuits while the Justice Department probes the 737’s FAA certification, given the model’s deadly faults.
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The pros and cons of corporate events at sports venues
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWe recently found ourselves at a football stadium that was playing host to a manufacturing industry conference and trade show. It didn’t take long for us to ask: are sports venues a good fit for corporate events? Let’s face it: finding unique event venues for corporate events with the ever-elusive "aha" factor can be challenging for event professionals everywhere. We are all on the hunt for the extra special place that offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. But before you make the leap to say yes to a ballpark or basketball arena as your next event venue, be sure to think about all the potential pros and cons. Here are just a few that caught our attention.
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The trends that will power the energy industry in 2019
Terri Williams Facilities & Grounds2019 promises to be a busy year for the energy sector. With the expansion of renewables, we can expect a plural energy future. However, many energy policies are in limbo. MultiBriefs spoke with several energy experts to find out some of the biggest energy trends for 2019.
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Global travel is booming, creating millions of jobs in the process
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe travel and tourism sector saw record growth in 2018, up to $8.8 trillion from $8.3 trillion in 2017. It has made huge contributions to the world’s combined gross domestic product and supports 319 million jobs. A report released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) stated that travel and tourism generated 10.4% of the world's total economic activity in 2018. The rapid growth of travel and tourism in regions like Oceania, Southeast Asia, India, and China has contributed to this growth. The WTTC report states that travel is now responsible for creating one out of every five new jobs worldwide.
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How to avoid file storage chaos
Deborah Ike Religious CommunityWith all of the videos, graphics, documents, and other items we use each week for ministry, file storage can be chaotic at best without a good electronic filing system. Trying to maintain a server for your church staff's files might not be the best fit for your team. Instead, consider using an online storage option that can grow with your team's needs.
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Telehealth use up dramatically nationwide
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareTelehealth use rose by more than 50% from 2016 to 2017, according to a new white paper by Fair Health. For the annually released paper, data was collected from the company's records of 28 billion commercial insurance claims, which showed that telehealth utilization grew nearly twice as fast in urban areas vs. rural over that span. Nationally, urgent-care centers increased their use of telehealth by at least 14%, followed by retail clinics at 7% and ambulatory surgery centers at 6%. Emergency department utilization of telehealth declined, though, by 2%. However, utilization in this setting was still the most used.
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Demand for design services currently a mixed bag
Lloyd Princeton Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs I talk with clients around the country, I'm hearing quite divergent views of how business is going these days. The picture that emerges is something of a mixed bag. Some designers are keeping quite busy and have future projects lined up. Others are reporting a decrease in client requests and inquiries. Some of this appears to be sector-driven and some of it regional. What's not clear yet is whether this is a temporary blip or the start of a general slowdown in the industry.
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The best museums for planes, trains and automobiles
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureAmerica has a long and proud history of being at the forefront of transportation technology. Examples include the Wright Brothers' historic first flight, Henry Ford's Model T, the Transcontinental Railroad, the Panama Canal, and, of course, the first lunar landing. Thankfully, the rich, colorful history of transportation in America has been preserved at a number of fine museums across the country. Read on to learn about eight of them that are well worth a visit.