What the Holidays Teach Us About Leadership

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As the calendar slows and the holidays approach, something shifts inside most organizations.Emails quiet down. Meetings get shorter. People begin to talk less about deadlines and more about family, rest, and time. For leaders, this season creates a rare opportunity to pause, reflect, and ask a question we often postpone all year:What actually mattered most…

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Why Overhead Crane Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility

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Every time an overhead crane moves into position above the factory floor, it carries not just a load of steel or equipment, but something far more important: trust. Trust that the operator knows their machine. Trust that the rigging holds steady. Trust that everyone on the floor is alert, aware, and ready.That trust is the…

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Training for Tomorrow: How Skill Development Can Boost Canada’s Productivity

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Across Canada, employers and workers alike are facing a rapidly changing world. Shifts in global markets, new technologies, and political uncertainty are challenging businesses to adapt faster than ever before. In this environment, there’s an emerging truth that can no longer be ignored: training is not an expense, it is a growth strategy.At Engaged Training Solutions,…

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The Human Advantage: Why In-Person Training Works Best

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At Engaged Training Solutions, we know training is about people, not just policy. Whether we’re teaching a telehandler operator how to handle uneven terrain or guiding an emerging leader through communication challenges, learning should always feel human. It should create confidence, reduce fear, and spark curiosity.Across Canada, studies from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety…

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Why Overhead Crane Training Isn’t Optional – It’s Essential

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A recent incident reported by OHS Canada serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of proper training for overhead crane operators. In this case, a worker was seriously injured while operating an overhead bridge crane, and the employer was fined $65,000 for failing to ensure that the worker was adequately trained and supervised.The consequences…

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Working at Heights: Reducing Fall Risks Through Training & Best Practices

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Why Working at Heights Matters in Ontario Every year in Ontario, workers are seriously injured or killed from falls on the job. Despite decades of safety campaigns and stricter enforcement, falls remain one of the top causes of traumatic fatalities in the province’s workplaces.Between 2015 and 2023, Ontario’s single-family residential construction sector alone saw 224…

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