When most people hear the term “fit for duty” they think of impairment related to drugs and alcohol. Maybe fatigue. Maybe physical limitations. But the reality of today’s workplaces is far more complex. Impairment isn’t just chemical, and it isn’t always visible. Stress, grief, burnout, anxiety, trauma, conflict and personal crises can leave someone just as distracted, exhausted and mentally checked out as any substance. And from a safety standpoint, impairment is impairment.

You’ve probably heard of the “Sunday Scaries”: that creeping feeling of dread as the weekend winds down and the workweek looms. But did...

Let’s be real… being a manager is tough. You’re juggling deadlines, team dynamics and business goals, all while trying to keep everyone...