December 15, 2016 "If you don't like change, you're going to like irrelevance even less." Eric Shinseki, (1942-) Retired United States Army general, 7th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs What Great Managers Do Daily Most companies understand the importance of having highly effective managers, but few invest in enough training because it’s difficult to measure and quantify what good management actually looks like. Here are illuminating results from two surveys of Fortune 100 companies. Read more... Harvard Business Review Video: NASA Produces First 3D Animation Of Global Carbon Emissions NASA has released “one of the most realistic views yet” of the “complex patterns in which carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases, decreases and moves around the globe”. Read more... Carbon Brief Trump Picks Former Texas Governor Perry as Energy Secretary As the longest-serving governor in Texas, Perry, was an advocate of "American energy," and oversaw a state that is a powerhouse in both fossil fuels and renewables. It is the nation’s biggest producer of oil and, thanks to a wave of turbine installations, has the capacity to generate more wind energy than any other state. Read more... Bloomberg Making Data More Transparent: Lessons From An Annual Water Quality Report A city’s annual water quality report is a great way to deliver some basic information to users, but it will also lead to other questions that require more context or a deeper dive into the actual data. Here are a few comparative lessons on how you can make your reports clearer and more user friendly. Read more... This article is a benefit of Locus Technologies sponsorship of the 2016 NAEM Forum. Winter Safety from Head to Toe The polar vortex is back! Employers who have outdoor workers must take the time to prepare and educate workers about exposure to colder temperatures to avoid injuries and illnesses. Read more.... EHS Today 5 Holiday Gift Guides There’s still time to find fun, practical or unique gifts for your family and coworkers.  For EHS pros, safety products are always in season.  The conscientious consumers guide will leave you feeling good about your purchase. Secret Santa in your office? Check out the office gift guide. The Verge gift guide has some unique ideas.  Don’t want to give a thing?  Give an experience instead. Upcoming Events Free Webinar - Leadership in Environmental Engineering American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists December 15, 2016 1:30 p.m. (ET) 2017 EHS&S and Sustainability Software Conference March 6-8, 2017 Houston, Texas 2017 Compliance Excellence Conference May 17-18, 2017 Baltimore, Maryland Job Opportunities Safety Specialist Newell Brands; Winchester, Virginia Newell Brands is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Paper Mate, Sharpie, EXPO, Parker, Elmers, Calphalon, Rubbermaid, Graco, Baby Jogger, Aprica, Goody, Irwin, Lenox, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Coleman, First Alert, FoodSaver, Jostens, K2, NUK, Oster, Rawlings, Sunbeam and Yankee Candle. They are looking for a Safety Specialist. The primary responsibility of the ideal candidate will be to provide safety training, floor safety presence, safety program to the Winchester facility. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to - develop and conduct safety orientations; lead various safety activities with incident management, safety culture, proactive safety processes, compliance and general conditions; organize and guide safety teams; and conduct incident trending analysis, interpret results and recommend countermeasures. A BA in related field preferred along with 2+ years of experience. Medical and manufacturing experience is a plus. Global Environmental Sustainability Director PepsiCo Inc.; Purchase, New York PepsiCo is an American multinational food, snack and beverage corporation headquartered in Purchase, New York. PepsiCo has interests in the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of grain-based snack foods, beverages and other products. They are looking for an EHS Director. The Director, Global Environmental Sustainability, will be accountable for ensuring that PepsiCo's meets environmental sustainability goals while continuing to desired economic and social value proposition for the business. This global leader will be accountable for development and deployment of initiatives that drive sustainability into PepsiCo's business processes, enabling innovation while ensuring a reduced environmental footprint in alignment with PepsiCo's Performance with Purpose goals. In order to be successful, the leader in this position will need to work closely across many global functions and with senior executives across the organization. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental and/or Engineering Sciences or related field with 10+ years of experience leading global initiatives is required. Preferred Advanced degree in Environmental Sciences or related field. This role can be virtual for the right candidate. Environmental, Health & Safety Lead FCA US LLC (Fiat Chrysler); Detroit, Michigan FCA US LLC, also known as Fiat Chrysler or simply Chrysler is the American subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., an Italian controlled automobile manufacturer registered in the Netherlands with headquarters in London, U.K.. FCA US is one of the "Big Three" American automobile manufacturers. FCA US has its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan and sells vehicles worldwide under its flagship Chrysler brand, as well as the Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Trucks. They are looking for an EHS lead. The Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Lead position is responsible for leading a team of environment, health and safety specialists whose primary duties are ensuring the health and safety of employees and the protection of the environment and property. In addition, the Lead position serves as the key advisor to facility management on the implementation and management of health, safety and environmental initiatives designed to promote and achieve World Class Manufacturing status. The EH&S Lead will report to the Division Lead in the Corporate EH&S Staff. A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering, Science or related field is required along with a minimum of 8 years Safety, Environmental, Engineering or World Class Manufacturing experience. Master's degree in Environmental, Safety, Engineering or related field is preferred. CSP/CIH preferred. EH&S Manager Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.; Thousand Oaks, California Jones Lang LaSalle is a professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate. Global headquarters are located in Chicago, with an operational remit covering the Americas regional market. The Company’s real estate services include agency leasing, capital markets, tenant representation, real estate investment banking / merchant banking, property management, corporate finance, facilities management / outsourcing, hotel advisory, project and development management / construction, energy and sustainability services, valuations, value recovery and receivership services, consulting and investment management. They are looking for an EHS manager. The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Manager directs the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the JLL EHS management systems at Client facilities. In this capacity, the EHS Manager is accountable to provide guidance, identify the resources and equipment necessary to implement EHS management systems and compliance programs related to JLL scope of work at the Client locations. The EHS Manager will advise the JLL management team on EHS issues, evaluate potential hazardous situations and environmental impacts, conduct accident investigations, and ensure that JLL is compliant with all EHS regulatory and Client requirements. A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related subject area from an accredited institution, university or college is required along with a minimum of five years of experience working with EHS compliance and management systems preferably within facility operations. EHS experience in biopharmaceutical, research or maintenance operations is highly desirable. Master's degree or a professional designation like OHST, ASP, or CSP is desirable. Must be able to travel (15%- 25%).