Although incentive plans are often in place for full time workers, those who are short time employees deserve an opportunity to prove themselves, too. This can help increase performance and create a more promising work environment. How to Use Incentives Using short term employee incentives helps motivate individuals to perform the best they can even …
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Wellness Programs that Pay Your Business Back
Wellness programs can be an effective way for businesses to encourage employees to live a healthier lifestyle. It can help to reduce turnover and even improve your employee’s absences. It can save companies a great deal of money in the long term. The right program will pay for itself. What Is a Wellness Program? Many …
Common Causes of Workplace Accidents and Preventing Them
The best way to reduce workplace accidents is to know what the risks are and then take steps to eliminate them. Preventable accidents in the US cause Americans more than $650 billion in 2008, according to the National Safety Council. The Department of Labor indicates that 3.6 workplace injuries occur for every 100 employees annually, …
Should Your Business Do Pre-Employment Drug Screening?
Is formal drug testing something your business does on a regular basis? With employees costing companies millions of dollars each year due to drug use, it makes sense to consider it. However, there are both good and bad that come from these programs. Many businesses are turning to pre-employment drug screening programs. The move to …
What's In Your New Hire Employee Packets?
When hiring new employees, developing employment packets is an ideal way of educating the hire about your organization, as well as providing all new hire forms. In order for this effort to be beneficial, businesses or HR professionals do need to put a little pre-planning into the process. The good news is that it does …
HR Tips – Safety and Work Culture Are Linked
It is worth the investment to create a culture of safety within the workplace. When you cut down on these risks, it benefits everyone including the employees and the business itself. It is a good idea to put a plan in place to make this a reality. The goal should be to create a workforce …