Safety

What can helping your employees get more sleep do for you? Well-rested employees are safer, more productive, more alert and focused. But more than 60% of adults have sleep troubles a few nights a week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. And shiftworkers may be even more sleep deprived. Chances are, one of your employees … Continue Reading »

Glance around your workplace. Chances are you won’t see hazards popping up before your eyes, but you may want to take a closer look and make sure that you’ve covered these five basics at your workplace.

Train your employees. Your employees need training to know how to do their jobs safely and effectively. They also … Continue Reading »

It’s not news that health insurance premiums continue to rise. Employers who pick up part of the tab are paying more and more for coverage — and promoting wellness and disease prevention is more important than ever. What is your workplace wellness quotient? Take a moment to make sure you’re doing all you can to … 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 »

Security experts estimate that as many as 30% of employees pilfer or steal. But monetary loss is not the only problem; theft can also lead to dangerous situations for you and your employees. To stop crime in its tracks, take the following steps:

Hire people you can trust. Perform thorough background checks on everyone, including people … Continue Reading »

Visual impressions are extremely strong and print is very efficient at communicating effective behavioral messages. Posters try to sell ideas to specific audiences and are a compelling form of advertising. The main objective of workplace posters is to alter the consciousness of workers to bring about a behavioral change or an … 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 »

Reinforce positive health messages each day. The workplace provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about health and wellness. Each month, Personal Best® wellness calendars feature a theme that fosters healthy, safe and productive employees. Packed full of tips and practical advice, our calendars are the perfect way to send employees a powerful health message … Continue Reading »

When you run a shiftwork operation, you need a schedule that maximizes productivity for you, the employer, without burning out your employees. Follow these recommendations from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health on shiftwork and schedules.
There are many different types of shiftwork schedules, from oil rig workers who spend weeks on the job … Continue Reading »

Alcoholism is always a sensitive subject, but especially so in the context of the workplace. If you suspect an employee is dealing with a substance abuse problem, tread carefully. Make sure managers are trained to identify the warning signs as well as address the problem. Of course, the only definitive way … Continue Reading »