Leaders with narcissistic traits resist remote work more
Wharton research links narcissistic traits in leaders to more resistance toward remote work. The link is consistent, but the effects are small.
Office & Services
Belgium Launches Campaign for Safer Cleaning Product Use
Belgium’s health authority and Poison Centre have launched a two-year “Clean Safely” campaign urging safer use of cleaning and disinfecting products.
Full Remote Work as Accommodation Divides Employers
A new Canadian study finds no consensus on whether full-time remote work counts as a workplace accommodation, as mental health claims add new complexity.
Prevention advisor: tasks and challenges in practice
A prevention advisor combines site visits, workstation analyses and reporting to structurally improve safety and well-being in the workplace.
Dutch Labour Inspectorate fines cleaning firms over €700,000
The Dutch Labour Inspectorate fined two cleaning companies more than €700,000 for paying staff in cash and illegally employing personnel without permits.
New EU-OSHA OiRA tool assesses office safety and health
The EU’s health and safety agency, EU-OSHA, has launched a new online tool that helps companies map office safety and health risks step by step.
German ‘Aachen model’ aims to curb workplace violence
Germany’s ‘Aachen model’ assesses public-facing workplaces for violence risk and helps employers take concrete measures against workplace aggression.
Canadian regulator WorkSafeNB warns: AI-generated text does not replace employers’ due diligence
Canadian workplace safety regulator WorkSafeNB (New Brunswick) has warned employers that using artificial intelligence to draft safety documents does not
From IAQ Guidelines to a Workable Air Quality Program
Without a comprehensive OSHA standard for indoor air quality, U.S. employers must build their own structure. A recent industry publication outlines how ASHRAE standards and a four-tier control model can provide that framework.
Promoting Health Among Remote Workers Requires a Digital, Individualized Approach
Companies that still promote employee health with a bowl of fruit in the office and a weekly lunchtime yoga session