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12/19/2025

2025 brought rapid changes for safety and HR leaders—new challenges, shifting priorities, and topics that sparked conversation and real action.

Our latest blog pulls together our most-read safety insights of the year, from ready-to-use resources to ergonomics that actually changed daily behavior.

✅ Read what resonated most with leaders
✅ Get caught up on any blogs you missed
✅ See what’s shaping safety strategies for 2026

View the full recap here: https://okt.to/G1tFlZ



What trend do you think will matter most in 2026? Share your thoughts below ⬇️

A year-end recap of the safety topics that mattered most in 2025, with key takeaways and insights shaping safety strategies for 2026.

12/04/2025

Healthy hiring isn’t just smart—it’s essential for controlling costs.

In our latest blog, Dr. Ben Hoffman, Chief Medical Officer at WorkSTEPS, shares insights from a multiyear study on how Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET) helps employers cut preventable injuries and reduce group health spend.

Highlights from the study include: $528 lower medical claims per employee in year one and 7.2% lower turnover among employees who completed POET.

Read more to see why this ADA-compliant approach pays off across HR, Safety, and Finance departments company-wide.
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Discover how Post-Offer Employment Testing reduces healthcare costs, prevents workplace injuries, and improves retention.

11/27/2025

From our WorkSTEPS family to yours, wishing you a happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving!

11/25/2025

This November, our team has been reflecting on the season of giving and the many ways people can support their communities. Through our Give Thanks campaign, we invited employees to share stories of service, generosity, and small acts that make a big difference.

We’re grateful to the employees who chose to share their volunteer stories—from supporting local food programs, to mentoring students, to helping at community events. Their experiences remind us that service comes in many forms.

And we know these stories represent a small portion of the positive impact our employees create throughout the year. To everyone giving back in ways big and small, we see you, and we appreciate you.

11/19/2025

Isokinetic resistance training has been a game-changer in rehab and strength training since the 1950s—but does it belong in employment testing?

Here’s the challenge:
✔ Isokinetic machines measure isolated strength, not real-world job tasks.
✔ Without validated cut scores, employers risk EEOC violations and costly litigation.

Bottom line: Functional, job-specific testing is the gold standard for compliance and fairness.

Curious about why this matters? Check out our recent insights on avoiding legal pitfalls and improving hiring defensibility.

Read the full blog: https://okt.to/XhlZWV

11/13/2025

Part 3 of the Body Basics series is live!

Knee pain might seem inevitable for your industrial athletes—but it doesn’t have to be.

In this blog, Fit For Work Injury Prevention Specialist, Angela Lambert, shares why the knee is one of the most commonly injured joints at work—and how posture, lifting techniques, strength, and flexibility can make a big difference in injury prevention.

Read the blog: https://okt.to/Z5DR31

Catch up on the full series: https://okt.to/KEqjCl

11/11/2025

Today, we take time to honor and remember all Veterans who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving and protecting our freedom.

11/07/2025

As 2025 wraps up, OSHA’s annual Top 10 Safety Violations list reminds us that many of the same safety risks persist year after year. But this isn’t just a list of citations, it’s a roadmap for smarter prevention in 2026.

To help Safety and HR leaders turn insight into action, check out this 2025 Top 10 infographic and focus guide. From fall protection to predictive safety, it’s time to shift from compliance to performance.

Get our OSHA 2025 Top 10 Safety Violations infographic and focus area guide to help teams shape 2026 safety priorities.

10/31/2025

Wishing you a safe and spooky Halloween from your friends at WorkSTEPS!

For some Halloween safety tips from the National Safety Council, visit: https://okt.to/2W8rxt?

10/29/2025

As National Ergonomics Month wraps up, we're proud to spotlight insights on how ergonomics can be positioned as a true driver of performance, productivity, and business results.

From boosting retention and reducing injuries to aligning with ESG goals, this blog outlines 10 proven strategies to help HR and safety leaders demonstrate the measurable ROI of ergonomic investments.

Read the full blog: https://okt.to/sDoP5I

10/23/2025

Your industrial athletes deserve more than just pain prevention — they deserve strength, mobility, and resilience. In Part 2 of our partner Fit For Work’s Body Basics series, they explore spinal health and why it’s essential for both workplace performance and life outside of work.

From proper ergonomics and posture awareness to core strengthening and recovery strategies, he offers actionable insights to help your team stay safe, strong, and productive.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://okt.to/1EwSrs

10/17/2025

October is National Ergonomics Month — the perfect time to explore how AI is transforming workplace safety.

Here, Ashley Mayo, Injury Prevention Specialist at Fit For Work, and Michael Hoonhorst, Senior Manager of Solutions Consultants at VelocityEHS, share how AI-driven ergonomic assessments are helping organizations shift from reactive checklists to proactive, data-powered strategies that prevent injuries before they happen.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://okt.to/8gXzIL