by connecttohr | Jul 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
In my last blog I wrote about the key requirements for an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Once the plan is developed, many employers form a safety committee to help implement the program. This fosters more employee participation, broader communication...
by connecttohr | Jun 17, 2013 | Legal/ Compliance, Uncategorized, Wellness Programs
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), lost productivity from injuries and illnesses costs companies $60 billion annually. In California, every employer is required by the state to have an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program...
by connecttohr | May 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
It probably seems like just yesterday that you laid out your goals for the year. And now the year is nearly half over. Have you taken the time to assess progress on your goals? More importantly, have you communicated that progress to your employees? As I mentioned in...
by connecttohr | May 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been reading any articles about leadership or employment recently you know that employee engagement is a hot topic. And for good reason. Companies with engaged, loyal employees have been shown to have higher profit margins and less turnover than their...
by connecttohr | Mar 1, 2013 | Hire, Uncategorized
We all know that hiring mistakes are costly. Estimates range from $40,000 to $200,000 per hire, which includes tangible costs such as training, recruiting, unemployment insurance, and severance as well as intangible costs such as impacts to employee morale and...
by connecttohr | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Earlier this month I shared with you 5 Tips for Creating Effective Employee Goals. Creating the goals, though, is only a beginning. How are you going to ensure that those goals are achieved? Communicate, support, review and recognize! Communicate with your employees...
