“CrossFit is a cult,” many say as an accusation to someone they know who is part of the sport. The cult reference has more to do with the community created in the Box, CrossFit lingo for gym. The workouts are designed to forge elite fitness. They are challenging, physically and mentally, pushing you out of your comfort zone and demanding results you think impossible. This is how I start my day, at 5:30am, at least 4 days a week. I love the intensity, irreverence, attitude, and culture.

Have you watched HGTV and been inspired to take on your own home improvement projects? Regardless of whether you are doing the project yourself or hiring a contractor, you probably spent countless hours deciding on the specifics, picking out materials, and turning your vision into a reality. But once the project is complete and you are enjoying your renovated home, many homeowners forget a critical step…to notify their insurance advisor of the upgrades!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Larry Linne, entrepreneur, advisor, and author. We hope you enjoy Larry's wisdom and perspective.

A business leader exists in a perpetual world of chaos. Issues and pressures from employees, vendors, professional advisors, clients, innovation, strategy, and execution all dance around in the leader’s brain. This chaos can bring a leader to a point of becoming powerless and ineffective. However, this chaos is also what provides the opportunity to do something GREAT, something worth writing about.

Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is #5 on the list of most frequently cited OSHA standards with 2,704 violations. OSHA estimates that compliance with the standard could prevent 500,000 injuries and 120 fatalities a year. What can your company do to meet this standard and properly protect your workforce from the dangers of hazardous energy during the machine inspection and maintenance process?

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Rick Slagle, President and CEO for Majority Builders. We hope you enjoy Rick’s wisdom and perspective. 

Every year we set aside a day to spend time with all our employee-owners talking about our GESOP, our company, how we’re doing, and to have some fun. It’s always a good day. But last week’s meeting was exceptional. It was extraordinary because of our stock valuation results, our recent Best Places To Work award, and best of all – continued camaraderie with all the people who make Gibson great, our employee-owners.

Employee terminations, if not handled safely and with respect, pose significant risk for incidents of workplace violence. Let’s consider a scenario many human resources professionals can relate to.

According to OSHA, approximately 2.3 million construction workers frequently work on scaffolds. Scaffold-related accidents cause about 4,500 injuries and 50 deaths every year. They also result in $90 million in lost workdays. Taking steps to ensure compliance with the scaffolding standards could help employers protect workers and prevent significant costs.

On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Meredith Baratz, Vice President of Strategic Insight and Innovation at UnitedHealthcare, presented on designing innovative experiences and solutions for health consumers. Below are the highlights.

On March 11, 2015 we presented the Human Capital Summit. Jill Ostrem and Chad Towner shared marketplace perspectives. Below are the highlights.