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In this episode of Workplace Matters we talk about having a financial partner. A financial partner is a third party who assists a workplace with their financial benefits and employee personal financial needs. Beyond reducing the huge administrative burden these services entail, this relationship can boost benefit participation, increase employee recruitment and retention, protect employee privacy, and more. We spoke to two representatives from Hills Bank in eastern Iowa, who work directly with small to medium sized employers on their retirement plans and other financial services. Host: Michael Guhin Guests: Chad Crawford and Shelly Freemole For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

What does it actually take for an employee to feel financially secure? On this episode of Workplace Matters, we’re diving into financial well-being. We break down how workplace policies work with compensation and comprehensive benefits to help workers feel financially stable. Guest Shelly Freemole from Hills Bank shares how they help businesses empower their employees through financial education and facilitation of benefits programs. Host: Michael Guhin Guest: Shelly Freemole For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters, we examine hearing loss and the workplace. What are the causes, risks, and long-term impacts of noise-induced and chemically-induced hearing loss on worker health, safety, and well-being? We spoke with Kellsie Busho, an audiologist and a Director of Clinical Programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa, about why hearing loss is 100% preventable and how employers can reduce hazardous exposures and protect workers. Host: Michael Guhin Guest: Kellsie Busho For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are looking at multiple generations of individuals in the workplace along with strengths and challenges of having different age groups working together. We spoke with Dr. Cal Halvorsen from the Washington University in St. Louis Schools of Social Work and Public Health and Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being Project Lead and Investigator. Dr. Halvorsen’s work has centered around intergenerational initiatives and aging populations. Guest: Cal Halvorson Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we talk about Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs. Musculoskeletal disorders are common, chronic health conditions which impact workers. Ann Marie Dale, a retired professor of medicine and occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Louis Missouri, spent years treating workers with Musculoskeletal disorders and researched how the workplace can play a role in prevention and slowing progression of these conditions. Guest: Ann Marie Dale Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing psychological safety. Psychological safety is a key contributor to successful teams, and benefits extend to leadership, mental health, and more. We spoke with Rong Su from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business about how to develop psychological safety within the workplace. Guest: Rong Su Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing safety culture. A key determining factor of injury rates and employee retention is the culture around safety in a workplace. Leadership and employee engagement, how the workplace responds to incidents, and includes worker input all define the safety culture. We spoke with safety manager and safety consultant Kirk Deighton from D.C. Taylor Co. about safety culture and how to develop it within a workplace. Guest: Kirk Deighton Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

An employee’s recovery journey does not stop once they enter the workplace. This episode focuses on the needs of employees in recovery, and how leadership and the work environment can have a positive impact. Guests: Sarah Swearingin & Christina Bravata Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing how recovery friendly workplaces can retain employees with substance use disorders (SUDs). We spoke with Tim Dobblare, safety director of Tower Rock Stone in Missouri, who is committed to retaining highly skilled employees. Retaining these workers through recovery friendly workplace policies became critical to their workplace. Guest: Tim Dobblare Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing the lifesaving drug that temporarily stops an opioid overdose, Naloxone. In the first quarter of 2023 the FDA approved naloxone to be sold over the counter. Dr. John Gaal is the director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative and is an advocate for supporting workers with substance use disorders and recovery friendly workplace policies. Guest: Dr. John Gaal Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing an important part of Recovery Friendly Workplaces, Peers in Recovery. A peer in recovery is a co-worker who has been in recovery and is willing and able to support others who struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). We spoke with Eric Cohen from Ace Pipe in Kansas City, Missouri about how his own recovery journey has allowed him to help others within his workplaces. Guest: Eric Cohen Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

In this episode of Workplace Matters we are talking with Healthier Workforce Center Director, Dr. Diane Rohlman about the health, safety, and well-being of young workers. Dr. Rohlman explains why youth are vulnerable, and how employers can effectively train and communicate with young workers to protect their health and ensure a safe workplace. Full transcript available here: https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/young-worker-safety-health-and-wellbeing/ Guest: Dr. Diane Rohlman Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

This episode of Workplace Matters looks at the research of the Healthier Workforce Center's Dr. Jon Davis. Jon utilized the National Violent Death Reporting System to look specifically at work-related suicides. The findings provide insight into why work-related suicides happen and how the workplace can make a positive impact. Host: Michael Guhin Guest: Dr. Jon Davis Links: 1) https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/survey 2) https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20an%20estimated%2012.2,and%201.2%20million%20attempted%20suicide.&text=Suicide%20affects%20all%20ages For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

This episode of Workplace Matters looks at Latino immigrant and migrant populations working in meatpacking and cattle feed yards. Dr. Athena Ramos from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha led teams to examine the health outcomes of these populations. In this episode we look at hazards in these industries, try to understand why they are experiencing these hazards, and discuss what could be done to improve the situation. Full transcript available here: https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/workplace-matters-protecting-worker-well-being-in-immigrant-populations/ Guest: Dr. Athena Ramos Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

This episode of Workplace Matters focuses on Parker Hannifin, a hydraulic and industrial hose manufacturer in Alliance, Nebraska. They implemented changes through policies and practices to improve their workplace health and safety culture and to protect worker well-being. Their success earned an award from Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest, the Nebraska State Chamber, and the Nebraska Safety Council. We talked to Angie Kaiser, the safety lead at Parker Hannifin, about their approach. Full transcript available here: https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/workplace-matters-successful-safety-culture-at-parker-hannifin/ Guest: Angie Kaiser Host: Michael Guhin For more information about the Center and to access free resources, visit us at www.HealthierWorkforceCenter.org The Healthier Workforce Center is supported by Cooperative Agreement No. U19OH008868 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.