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With the amount of information we’re bombarded with on a daily basis (news apps, social media notifications, emails, etc.) sometimes a digital detox is necessary to keep our sanity.🤯 Although in a digital world, its virtually impossible to disconnect. BUT we can choose Apps that bring positive change in our lives.🧘 In the SafeStart Workshop in Dubai, I spoke about positive effects of nudging for better behaviour (if used properly), the change in the way people consume information and the new generation of workforce.👩💼👨💼 What Apps do you use on a daily basis to improve your habits?📱 #YOUFactors

For years, jobs have been split into 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮r (hands-on work) and 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 (office roles). But that divide doesn’t fit anymore. A new type of worker is emerging: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. They bring 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆, and 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 to industries like manufacturing, IT, healthcare, and engineering. They’re reshaping the workforce—but many companies still train and support employees using classic methods. New Collars want more from their work. They value: • Work-life balance • Mental well-being • Self-development • Purpose-driven roles If businesses don’t adapt, they’ll struggle to attract and keep this new wave of talent. ✔️ How can we bridge the gap? ✔️ What do New Collars need from their careers? ✔️ How can companies create a workplace that supports them? Swipe through our carousel to find out.

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱! Great news right? But what does that actually mean? 🤔 CSA STAR (Security, Trust, Assurance, and Risk) is kind of like a Michelin star of cloud security. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟭 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 by adding cloud-specific security controls, risk management, and greater transparency. It’s a certification that proves we don’t just meet security standards—we exceed them. In a nutshell, 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿? ✅ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 – No shady business, just solid security. ✅ 𝗪𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 – No shortcuts, just trust. ✅ 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 – Because transparency matters. We’re all about keeping people safe—whether at work, at home. And because security matters in every aspect of safety, we make sure your data is protected, too. 🔗 Check out the full announcement in the comments

We’re wired to spot external dangers—but what about the risks within? We focus on hazards like chemicals and machinery, but the real threat often comes from within—rushing, fatigue, distraction. These silent errors are behind most workplace incidents. Want a safer, more productive workplace? Start by tackling the hidden factor: human error. YOUFactors helps teams recognize and prevent these mistakes before they happen. Let’s dive into the key ideas and tools that can transform your workplace safety

Work injuries in the US alone amount to about $14bn per month. But who can think in billions? Try this on for size: that sum works out at about $317,000 a minute. We can do better once we face reality and act! Financial losses are only the tip of the work-injury iceberg when you factor in the toll on colleagues and families. Work-injury  costs come in multiple forms, but we often get stuck on the ones we can see in the balance sheet. Let’s break down the multidimensional dangers of unchecked hazards: 💸Direct: Medical expenses are only getting higher these days, as are compensation claims and, of course, legal fees. 😓Indirect: Lost productivity is an obvious cost, but have you thought about the retraining that has to happen and the insidious effects of reduced morale? 💥Human: We are all flesh and blood, whatever our role: accidents and injuries have deep impacts on workers’ quality of life and their loved ones. 🤕Long-term: Chronic pain or disability is a further strong possibility alas. The good news? A huge proportion of this can be avoided with the right behavioural safety strategy.

We get it: sometimes safety seems a stretch. You’ve got customer needs, limited time & bottom-line responsibilities. But make no mistake: safety culture has to be top priority all day every day! ✅👍 Let’s run through some common ‘red flags’ suggesting a (potentially costly) safety-culture problem. Luckily, each one is reversible with the right solution! 🚩 Decision makers neglecting safety? Results go up by a third once leadership gets on board. 🚩Messaging not getting through? Keep it simple & human: safety is always relevant. 🚩 Patchy front line data? Everyone needs to feel 100% secure about reporting. Anonymous options can work...far better to remove any fear of backlash. 🚩 Workforce just not engaged? Get them excited with contemporary training & habit-forming methods that use nudge-orientated brain science. 🚩 Incident trendline creeping up?  Take a cold look at the root cause(s). Audit like clockwork, and incentivise safety wins. 👉 Read the full article in the comments!

Ever had a teammate call out a risk you didn’t see? Or dropped everything to check on a colleague who seemed off their game? That’s 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆—one of the most powerful safety tools we have. When empathy drives safety, communication improves, trust grows, and people look out for each other. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴? Swipe through for five powerful ways to bring the Empathy Factor to life in your workplace. 👇

We get it: sometimes safety seems a stretch. You’ve got customer needs, limited time & bottom-line responsibilities. But make no mistake: safety culture has to be top priority all day every day! ✅👍 Let’s run through some common ‘red flags’ suggesting a (potentially costly) safety-culture problem. Luckily, each one is reversible with the right solution! 🚩 Decision makers neglecting safety? Results go up by a third once leadership gets on board. 🚩Messaging not getting through? Keep it simple & human: safety is always relevant. 🚩 Patchy front line data? Everyone needs to feel 100% secure about reporting. Anonymous options can work...far better to remove any fear of backlash. 🚩 Workforce just not engaged? Get them excited with contemporary training & habit-forming methods that use nudge-orientated brain science. 🚩 Incident trendline creeping up?  Take a cold look at the root cause(s). Audit like clockwork, and incentivise safety wins. 👉 Read the full article in the comments!

Did you know 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February? That’s right—most of us start strong, only to lose steam a few weeks later. The problem? Resolutions rely on willpower, not strategy. What if you could set yourself up for real, lasting change this year? This isn’t about big promises or quick fixes—it’s about small, consistent habits that stick. Swipe through our latest post to discover why habits beat resolutions every time...

One of the leading causes of workplace accidents falls into a category we have known about since we were learning to walk: slips, trips and falls! For non-fatal injuries, this most basic of hazards accounts for a third of the number recorded in the UK workplace (per UK govt’s HSE). We usually assume this is just bad luck. The fact is though that the causes are well known: slips, trips and falls usually happen because of rushing, fatigue, complacency or distraction. We all know that these incidents can have significant personal and professional consequences, so why not pre-empt their impact? Today we share the simple steps needed to sharply reduce these unpleasant incidents!