It's the Labor Day holiday today in the United States, so I'm trying to minimize my own labor (that said, I'll be working a bit… by choice… and not for an hourly wage). Many people ARE working today, including folks at the grocery store and a few other stops I'll be making.
Anyway, thanks to those who are working on this day.
Here are a few posts from years past on remembering the need for safety and respect in our workplaces:
2012: Labor Day Reflections for a Safer Week (and Years) Ahead
2010: Labor Day – Our Obligation for Worker Safety
Have a great day, whether you are working, spending time with your family, or both (like me).
Mark Graban
Mark Graban is an internationally-recognized consultant, author, and professional speaker who has worked in healthcare, manufacturing, and startups. His latest book is Measures of Success: React Less, Lead Better, Improve More. He is author of the Shingo Award-winning books Lean Hospitals and Healthcare Kaizen, as well as The Executive Guide to Healthcare Kaizen. He also published the anthology Practicing Lean that benefits the Louise H. Batz Patient Safety Foundation, where Mark is a board member. Mark is also a Senior Advisor to the technology company KaiNexus.