Communication

You may think that you can’t afford to implement employee retention ideas, or that the only way to reduce turnover is to increase salaries. You may be surprised to learn that employees get more out of your work place than just money, and that there’s plenty of low-cost actions you can take to make them … Continue Reading »

Making a workplace that is productive and comfortable for everyone should be a goal of any manager. However, certain negative behaviors can bring down the productivity and comfort level of any workplace fast. Learn to put a quick stop to problem behaviors and bring out the best in your employees.

Arguing
If two employees have a conflict, … Continue Reading »

Employees who show up for work enthusiastic and passionate about their jobs — does it sound too good to be true? Don’t give up hope: You may find a renewed sense of purpose among workers after trying these tactics that aim to jump-start productivity.

Focus on the positive. Approach each employee as a valuable individual with … Continue Reading »

Want to jump-start wellness efforts in your workplace and bring employees together at the same time? It might be easier than you think to get employees on track to achieving better health and fitness with a little mentoring magic!
Pair employees who are trying to reach healthy goals with those who already have reached them. For … Continue Reading »

The foundation of any successful health management program is a monthly newsletter — the most effective, cost efficient approach to continued awareness and self-care. Studies have shown that newsletters have a 400% higher readership than other promotional materials.
Newsletters provide an easy way to communicate with your employees, and because they are well … Continue Reading »

With the news swirling with reports of H1N1 (swine) flu spreading in our schools and universities, preparing the workplace now for the possibility of an outbreak is critical. Bright spots in recent flu news are that H1N1 is unlikely to recombine with seasonal flu, Tamiflu is still fully effective against the virus and one dose … Continue Reading »

Research in the field of behavior modification has shown that positive reinforcement, negative consequences and restrictions, and feedback have great potential as strategies for encouraging employees to stay healthy. One means of positive reinforcement often employed in wellness programs is the use of incentives or tangible rewards. Positive communication reinforces good … Continue Reading »

Resilience, the ability to recover from setbacks and adapt to change, can determine whether a worker sinks or swims in today’s fast-paced working environment. Being resilient means you manage stress well, take problems in stride and don’t let setbacks derail productivity. More than experience or training, it’s an employee’s level of resilience in the … Continue Reading »

According to a 2005 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, healthy interventions in the workplace — such as going smoke-free, displaying posters promoting physical activity and offering nutritious refreshments at meetings — may encourage low-income, ethnically diverse workers to adopt healthy habits that fight cancer.
Low-income workers and ethnic minorities are more likely … Continue Reading »

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonfatal injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2007 was 4.2 cases per 100 workers and required a median of 7 days away from work. The injury and illness incidence rate was highest among mid-size establishments (those employing between 50 and … Continue Reading »