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Most people probably don't know that we have 7 different types of memory.

If your job involves critical tasks that require optimum cognitive functioning, however, you should know about how your brain processes new information, creates memories, and quickly recalls the necessary information when you make those critical split-second decisions.

Determining the biggest cause of absenteeism in your workplace, calculating the direct and indirect costs, and coming up with ways to curb unplanned absenteeism can be an incredibly valuable exercise.

18 questions about AlertMeter^®asked by companies during the “Cannabis Testing at Work" webinar.

The legalization of marijuana across many states and countries has left safety-sensitive businesses wondering how to manage marijuana use without dismissing current workers or disqualifying hundreds of applicants from employment.

As technology changes the way we work, learn, and relax, more and more people are looking for ways to remedy their short attention spans. With instant information and entertainment, we rarely need to exercise much patience or concentrate on anything. If a video takes too long to load, we change our minds and closeout. If we don't get an interactive whiteboard or flashy PowerPoint slides to watch during a presentation, we zone out. 

Overworked and fatigued workers create safety hazards. In some industries, small mistakes caused by a lack of energy and awareness can many others at risk, however, the dangers and accidents caused by working through fatigue are palpable in any industry.