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Recently there has been an increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) in nontraditional areas, such as office environments, retail establishments and airline travel. Use of PPE in new industries engenders a need for education on the proper use of PPE. Honeywell offers convenient digital apps to help individuals understand the correct ways to wear, use and discard PPE.

Even OSHA took matters into their own hands and distributed substantial resources for businesses to manage the spread of the virus at workplaces. Many countries around the world were provided assistance regarding how to prevent infection and shared with information to relay important laboratory testing procedures.

67% of employees use their personal devices at work, and with an increasing number of people working remotely, this number is sure to rise. When we think of a business’ health and safety practices, we often think of things employers can do to protect the physical health of staff, but in an increasingly online world, it’s vital that employers also consider the safety of their workforce online.

As our bodies and organs get older, they undergo a number of changes, which can impact our daily life and overall wellbeing. Aging is classified by the gradual decline of cellular function and structural changes that occur in the organ systems, including the kidneys, and as we get older, it becomes more and more important to understand how our bodies work so we can keep them strong and healthy for years to come.

Welcome to the newest edition of the Behavioral Health Q&A Column! VPPPA has partnered with experts at MindWise Innovations to present a monthly Q&A article addressing questions that members might be hesitant to ask about. These columns will address your questions about mental health, substance abuse, brain injuries, family issues and more. We will be posting a new column on the third Thursday of each month. To submit your own question for the experts click here. 

While it’s true that working professionals should never take full time employment for granted, people who excel in their field tend to find that they have options to leave their current job for better opportunities.The value of retaining top performers is obvious to most employers, but the means to do so are often a little less clear. Ultimately, people are often willing to trade new opportunities for stable, welcoming environments. Here are five ways to build a workplace culture that will encourage this.