Ontario Bill 168 and Training
In a recent article in Canadian Occupation Safety Magazine, CPI’s Bill Badzmierowski was quoted with regards to the workplace violence and harassment training:
“If someone gets in your face, your first impulse is to talk or hit back. But there are other things you can do and most people don’t know what they are. How close you stand to the person, your body language, and facial expressions make a big difference. There are practical ways to train employees to defuse a situation and prevent its escalation.”
Read More: Bill 168 puts violence, harassment on OHS training agenda
CPI to Present at Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference
As a part of the CEC Exhibitor Showcase, CPI’s Director of Client Services Kendra Stea , will present From Chaos to Calm: Understanding Moments of Crisis for Persons With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her presentation will be on Friday, April 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Ryman Ballroom B of the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center.
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Auditing Disaster Prevention
An auditing process can help employers use their corporate values to infuse respect, tolerance, and civility into employees’ behaviors and thus prevent workplace emergencies arising from violence.
Alzheimer’s Association Releases 2010 Facts and Figure Report
The Alzheimer’s Association has made their 2010 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report available. This report provides data on prevalence, mortality, and costs of Alzheimer’s care and includes a special report on race, ethnicity, and Alzheimer’s disease. The report also details the escalation of Alzheimer’s, which currently impacts over five million Americans.
A Manager’s Guide to Handling Painful Anniversaries in the Workplace
When something awful happens, our lives change in various ways. Some of us lose friends. Some of us lose family. Some of us lose loved ones. Some of us are close to people who suffer a loss. A Manager’s Guide to Handling Painful Anniversaries in the Workplace can help you prepare to handle the impact on your workforce and your work environment.
CPI Applauds House Passage of Keeping All Students Safe Act
The Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), the world’s leading training organization specializing in the safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior, applauds the US House for passing the Keeping All Students Safe Act (H.R. 4247), written by US Reps. George Miller (D-Cal.) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.).
Another Tool for Your Toolbox
Respect involves treating others with courtesy and helping to preserve their dignity. This is not a concept that quickly comes to mind when faced with so many of the difficult, challenging, and sometimes-dangerous behaviors presented by children and youth in our care. Read more: Another tool For Your Toolbox
Respect, Service, and Safety – Everyone Wins!
Gaming professionals are well aware of the highly competitive nature of the industry. Many factors contribute to the success of gaming operations, and one of the most important is customer relationship management.
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