According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), approximately 3 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses were reported in 2012, which translates into roughly 3.4 out of every 100 full-time workers. Approximately half of the 3 million reported injuries and illnesses were serious enough to require time off from work. While there’s no way to completely prevent all work-related accidents from occurring, there are improvements proven by instituting Employee Safety Recognition programs workplace. Continue reading →

There’s a lot of misinformation out there surrounding the True Cost of Replacing Employees. Regardless of your company’s niche/industry, hiring new ‘replacement’ employees can place a serious burden on your finances. Unfortunately, many employers fail to acknowledge the true cost of this action. To help shed some light on this topic, we’re going to take a closer look at the associated costs of replacing an employee. Continue reading →

Most business owners are fully aware of the importance of employee satisfaction. When workers are not satisfied in their current job, it ends up hurting the entire company. Production decreases, morale drops, efficiency drops, and turnover rates go up. But how exactly do you measure employee satisfaction in the workplace? Continue reading →

A staff appreciation party is a great way to tell your employees thanks for everything they’ve done. While you still perform the usual appreciation techniques, such as announcing an employee of the month or sending out personalized emails, throwing a staff appreciation party is a memorable event that will leave a lasting impression on workers. Continue reading →

There’s no rule stating that you must throw some lavish formal event to show employees appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication. Sure, business owners can set up an awards ceremony during off-work hours to thank each individual employee, but this is oftentimes long and tedious. On-the-spot employee appreciation offers a simple alternative to business owners who wish to recognize and appreciate their employees. Continue reading →