Now is the time of year when many employees are getting ready to party hard at the company holiday party. Yet, company polices do not end when the party begins. Therefore, employers should remind employees about guidelines for appropriate behavior, and how company polices are still applicable during a holiday party (even if it is scheduled off-site and during non-business hours).

Party with a Plan ?Employers should send an agenda ahead of time to all employees that describes when, where… Continue

Reminder of the alert from the Traffic Safety Agency posted on October 10: Traffic safety agency urges vehicle owners and repair professionals to use only certified, original equipment replacement parts



The U.S. Department of Transportation?s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer safety advisory to alert vehicle owners and repair professionals to the dangers of counterfeit air bags. NHTSA has become aware of a problem involving the sale of… Continue

Even in the safest auto dealership, accidents happen. In fact, what happens in your dealership in the hours following an accident is an excellent test of your positive safety culture. Here are a few things to look for:



(1) Response within minutes, or within 24 hours.

(2) Timely notification of claims.

(3) A thorough, prompt approach to accident investigation.

(3) Investigations that focus on finding solutions, not just blaming employees.



Did you notice how… Continue

Injuries happen. Auto dealers who have successfully implemented a positive safety culture have created effective procedures for helping an injured employee get back to work. A lot can be done to communicate to the injured colleague that they are valued and wanted back.



Here are a couple of scenarios where it?s important to encourage employees to return to work:



(1) Injured employees who haven?t yet reached maximum improvement but are able to return to work in a… Continue