OSHA’s Temporary Worker Inititaitive

October 1, 2025  |  Business, Safety

When a staffing agency sends temporary workers to a jobsite, the staffing agency and the staffing agency’s client (the host employer) are considered joint employers of those temporary workers. As joint employers, both the staffing agency and the host employer are responsible for assessing the temp…
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Sustainable events

August 1, 2025  |  Business

With the economy and tariff issues taking up more than their fair share of the news cycle, the environment has seemingly been pushed off the radar. However, sustainability needs to remain a priority for individuals, companies and all levels of government, and of course, our events sector.
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Company profile: L & A Tent & Event Rentals

August 1, 2025  |  Business, Company Profile

"In the tent rental industry, there is no ‘tomorrow,’” Brian Richardson, president and CEO of L & A Tent & Event Rentals, Hamilton, N.J., likes to say. Once the event date arrives, rain or not, the event must go on—today.
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Making AI work for your business

August 1, 2025  |  Business

Most companies likely would welcome an employee with a Ph.D. who works for $30 a month or a tool that makes employees more efficient.
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Minimizing workers’ compensation costs

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Tips and Techniques

Each year, employers in the U.S. lose large amounts of money due to accidents in the workplace. This is especially true for those who operate in high-risk industries: sectors with the most vulnerabilities include construction, manufacturing, and health care. As a result, injuries can increase the pr…
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PPE and bad excuses

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Safety

Why do tent installers fail to use personal protective equipment (PPE) on job sites?
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Incentivizing the warehouse team

June 1, 2025  |  Business, Shelf Life

In a previous article, I discussed a disconnect between company profitability and company bonus programs. Employees felt like they had no influence over the size of the bonus or what they could do to improve the payout. Reducing mistakes, paying attention to damage and general efficiency will eventu…
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811 Dig

April 1, 2025  |  Business

In the tenting industry, safe digging and staking are more than just best practices; they’re non-negotiable. Improper staking can lead to serious injuries, costly damage or worse. That’s where the 811 Underground Service Alert program comes in. This free nationwide service marks underground util…
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