In the Incident Command System (ICS), the Incident Commander is the one position that is always staffed, on every incident, whatever its size. Every other position is activated only when the incident needs it. Until someone is assigned to those roles, the Incident Commander is responsible for all of their functions. What ICS is ICS … Read more
A swing shift is a work shift that falls between the day shift and the night shift, typically from about 3 or 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. or midnight. The name comes from its position: it “swings” between the two. In some workplaces, “swing shift” also means a rotating schedule where employees move between day, … Read more
Abusive conduct is a pattern of hostile, offensive behavior at work that serves no legitimate business purpose. The term is defined in California law, which requires many employers to train employees on preventing it, and it is widely used in HR policies elsewhere. It overlaps with what most people call workplace bullying. The California definition … Read more
