byLowers & Associates | November 10, 2016

Demonstrated due diligence is your first line of defense against negligent hiring and retention lawsuits. Sometimes this is easier said than done, especially if you are trying to fill positions for which there is a lack of talent. Be…

byLowers & Associates | October 19, 2016

Employees who leave, for any reason, and must be replaced create both a cost and an opportunity for employers. The costs can be quite high as it takes time to source, onboard, and train a new employee, the organization…

byLowers & Associates | May 05, 2016

Low-probability, high-impact events are something that most individuals and organizations would rather ignore. After all, chances are it won’t happen to you. Serious workplace violence events, active shooter incidents, and other unsavory threats are on the rise but it’s…

byLowers & Associates | May 04, 2016

The effects of workplace violence are wide and long lasting. Each year millions are affected, from employees to executives, impacting business from productivity to profitability. Many acts of violence are preventable, with the main responsibility resting in employers’ hands…

byLowers & Associates | April 27, 2016

Workplace violence presents a growing problem for today’s organizations and society at large. With more than 2 million people directly affected and nearly 1000 fatalities each year, violence in the workplace has reached epidemic proportions. Employers have a stated…