Our company reorganized to more effectively deal with risks. While I was a traditionally-trained industrial hygienist, I now needed to think more broadly and use more business skills. Although my first and primary objective remains the protection of employee health, I now have no borders or barriers to the broad area of addressing all risks faced by my employer. Some of the early members of the RIP section were not comfortable with new philosophies and ways of doing business and they're now pursuing other opportunities. I believed in this new approach, and I continue to benefit and grow with this change.
Most people are uncomfortable with change.
But rather than being the nearly one in three IHs who want to actively look for another job or the one out of five who are seriously considering a career change, perhaps it's best that we learn how to benefit from change. I'd like to hear your comments on this matter. I like feeling the pulse of the IH field and enjoy relaying my findings and obtaining feedback on my views. Copyright 2001 by Business News Publishing Co.