Are your workers safely entering and exiting vehicles or equipment? Especially in wet, snowy, or icy conditions, the process of entering or exiting can be quite dangerous. Workers can get injured when mounting and dismounting trucks, forklifts, heavy equipment, and aerial work platforms.

What is the safest method for entering and exiting a vehicle or equipment?

The recommend practice is the 3-point rule. This means always having at least three points of contact with the equipment - two hands & one foot or one hand & two feet. Following the 3-point rule will provide you with the most stability, and therefore reduce the risk of slips and falls.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Mike Cahill, President & CEO of Physicians Health Plan of Northern Indiana. We hope you enjoy Mike’s wisdom and perspective.

Many years ago, as a young man, I learned an important lesson. At the time I did not appreciate it as much as I do today. I started at a fast-growing company at the age of 25 and moved up rapidly. As I moved up, many of my former colleagues who I socialized with and were my work peers became my direct reports. I was proud that ‘I did not change’ as my position changed. We were able to work with each other, talk openly with each other, and still keep our social lives unchanged…or so I thought.

Maintaining compliance is important for every organization. But it can be difficult to keep up with the changing regulations. And especially with a new president taking office soon, there are currently a lot of questions about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and what it will mean to you as an employer.

As 2016 draws to a close, we’d like to highlight a few important updates regarding the ACA as well as considerations regarding its future.

The holidays are officially here! 

As much as we'd all like to solely focus on the fun and spirit of the season, there are safety hazards that come along with the celebrations. Christmas trees, decorations, and candles are the culprits for serious fire damage during the holidays. And the hazards for pets and small children are numerous. 

How can you make this a safe holiday season for your family?

What are you thankful for? 

Throughout the month of November we asked our employees that very question. To see what they had to say, watch our #GibsonGratitude video!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Ron Kitchens, Chief Executive Officer of the Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies. We hope you enjoy Ron’s wisdom and perspective.

In the span of just 60 seconds...

• 120+ new LinkedIn accounts are created
• 38,194 photos are posted to Instagram
• 347,222 tweets are tweeted
• 701,389 logins to Facebook

With the continual rise in technology and social media, reputational risk management remains a top concern for many businesses.

You know the story. After being down three games to one in the 2016 World Series versus Cleveland, the Chicago Cubs force a Game 7. One hundred and eight years of disappointment and frustration hang in the balance. They’ve already blown a couple of leads during the contest, yet find themselves up 8 to 7 in the 10^th inning, still in a position to win it all. They need one. More. Out.

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness in the U.S. And 1 in 25 experiences a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits major life activities. You have a greater likelihood of encountering someone in a mental or emotional crisis than someone having a heart attack. This prevalence of mental illness means it is likely impacting many individuals in your workforce.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Theresa Burns, Senior Account Manager at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Theresa’s wisdom and perspective.

As I approached the first session of Gibson’s Leadership Academy, a nine month leadership program, back in January, I was hopeful I’d get one or two useful lessons out of the experience. I thought it might be similar to some of the seminars you go to, where you hear a lot of information but only a little bit sticks. But boy was I wrong!

From group activities to one-on-one sessions with a leadership coach, I learned about myself and my colleagues. Here are a few of my greatest takeaways: