You might have heard the phrase “Great Resignation.” It’s showing up on all kinds of news outlets, but what are they talking about? Is it real? Who is it affecting? What is the Great Resignation? In 2019, an organizational psychologist named Anthony Klotz predicted that in the future there would be a mass, voluntary exodus …
As an employer, it’s natural that you’ll want to ensure that new employees get onboarded quickly and efficiently. Onboarding new employees efficiently has many perks, including saving time, money, and hassle. However, this process isn’t always as simple as it may look—it is certainly not as simple as processing new hire paperwork. This is especially …
We aim to provide risk insights in commercial real estate, emergency response, and environmental consultancy. We have been in service for the past 20 years providing clients with the best interest by incorporating new insights into our initiative. Previously, under phase 1 of Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), we have been using the E1527-13 standard for …
When purchasing land, there are a lot of things you need to consider, such as the location and suitability of the site for your project. In brownfield construction, there’s another thing to consider, and that is “Business environmental risk.” Understanding what this phrase means and how it might affect your project is vital. What is …
Are you looking to get a new job but are unsure where to start or how you will know what career path is right for you? Whether you are just out of high school or are considering changing careers, you may want to consider the benefits of becoming a construction worker/laborer. Not only are there …
Anne Helen Peterson opens her 2020 book “Can’t Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation” with a story from her personal life about a time when her boss at BuzzFeed came to her and suggested she may be suffering from burnout. Her reflexive reaction was to insist that her boss had it all wrong. In …
It’s time to spend some time looking at pertinent environmental and ecological trends. Here are the things we at Essel Environment think you should be most worried about. Some of them are perennial, but others are new. The overarching concern of climate change continues, of course, to be something that we all have to worry …
The Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (Phase 1 ESA) updates have been finalized by the ASTM and forwarded to the EPA for final review and approval. Summer of 2022 is expected to be the date of approval and adoption. Could these changes impact the amount of money that developers spend on Phase 1s and Phase …
As the owner or operator of a business or commercial facility, you have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for employees and visitors. This means complying with regulations designed to protect people and animals from the damaging effects of PFAS and other potentially toxic chemicals. Below is a look at the adverse impact that …
Your phase 1 environmental site assessment (ESA) is an important part of your project, and conducting a proper one involves covering a lot of issues. Recently, there has been a lot of litigation regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and new regulations covering the levels of PFAS in drinking water were introduced (for two specific …
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