THE INSTITUTE BLOG
Creating a Purpose-Driven Organization
The role of purpose has been getting increased attention in organizational science. This notion is at the center of Simon Sinek’s book Start With Why and is the topic of a feature article in Harvard Business Review’s July-August 2018 issue. The article presents a...
National Academies Launch New Environmental Health Initiative
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have begun an Academies-wide initiative titled Environmental Health Matters Initiative (EHMI). The initiative seeks to transform how the nation addresses the bundle of multifaceted issues associated with...
ISO Publishes an OHS Management System Standard
It’s taken the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) more than 20 years to finally publish an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) standard. While not perfect, this new standard, called ISO 45001 provides a robust framework for...