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Human ResourcesNFPA Offers Thanksgiving Day Cooking Safety TipsIn 2006, Thanksgiving Day topped the charts once again as the peak day for home cooking fires. According to National Fire Protection Association, there were 1,400 home structure fires involving cooking equipment that year, which is more than three times the daily average. Six Steps to Help Prevent Slips and Falls at WorkMany factors can play into a slip-and-fall injury, and some -- such as a worker?s gait -- are beyond an employer?s control. Evaluating potential hazards and focusing on key areas can help to minimize the factors that are controllable >> MoreOvercoming Top Myths in HRWhat makes the best in HR really the best? Human resources is a complex,multifaceted field that requires professionals to have the ability to juggle priorities and excel at a number of tasks, from the sometimes tedious to the often strategic. It takes knowing what to home in on and what to delegate, staying on top of the latest trends in compensation and always having a finger on the pulse of employee relations. And, often, with so many misconceptions about HR, it involves staying ahead of the curve through continuous education in an attempt to drive what the role will entail for the company. >> More1 in 10 Adult Americans Are Health LiterateJust 12 percent of America's 228 million adults have the skills to manage their own health care proficiently, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). >> MoreTake a break from WMDsComputers are an integral part of today’s work environment. Long hours spent in front of the computer can take their toll on employees. Depending on the length of computer exposure and other factors, reports of discomfort can be frequent.Costs associated with work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMDs) to businesses are substantial; OSHA estimates these injuries to be between $15 billion and $20 billion per year in the United States. The agency estimates that between 800,000 and 2.7 million American cases of repetitive stress injuries occur each year. For this reason, a number of software products introduced to the market over the past decade, such as ergonomic work pacing software, are aimed at reducing injury rates related to computer use. >> More Temporary, Contract Workers at Higher Injury RiskStudies in the United States and Europe suggest that contingent workers such as part-time, temporary, or contract workers are at higher risk for occupational injuries and illnesses than workers in traditional employment situations, NIOSH researchers report. >> MoreStudy: Training Won't Prevent Back InjuriesTraining showing the correct way to lift heavy objects does not prevent back injuries, according to a systematic review published on the Web site of the BMJ (British Medical Journal). >> MoreExtended Work Hours & Returning Workers to jobsRehabilitation specialists guiding injured workers back to full-time employment should factor unconventional work schedules into their assessments and planning, new research suggests. >> MoreTips: Debugging Colds and FlusWinter may not officially arrive this year until Dec. 22, but cold and flu season is already in full swing. >> MoreSurvey: Financial Incentives for Healthy BehaviorWITH continuing pressure to control healthcare costs, more companies plan to offer financial incentives to reward workers who adopt healthy lifestyles, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a consulting firm, and the National Business Group on Health, a non-profit association of 285 large employers. Those employers best controlling costs and increasing productivity are integrating a broad array of health management programs. >> MoreTips: Workplace Violence Warning SignsTHE first step to mitigating the threat of workplace violence is to develop a violence prevention program. "This should include a violence policy statement, which is your organization's definition of violence as it relates specifically to your facility, people and its risks," said Steve Jones, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Universal Protection Service, a security company. >> MoreDays Lost to Occupational AsthmaIt's not that uncommon to be allergic to work, or at least to the workplace, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reported Oct. 3. Many of those who experience symptoms of allergies or asthma in the workplace may suffer from occupational asthma. >> MorePPAI Surveys Promotional Product UseHow do human resource professionals motivate employees, boost productivity, and improve customer service? These were some of the questions asked by Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) when it surveyed attendees at the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) Show in Las Vegas, Nev. in June 2007, the results of which PPAI recently announced on Sept. 18. >> MoreUnderstanding What Makes Employees LoyalAs a manager, you know that employee loyalty is a big piece of what makes your organization successful because it leads to less turnover and happier, more productive employees. What makes employees loyal is a little more complicated than you might think. Naturally, liking your job, earning a good salary, and being able to move forward in your career are key factors in employee loyalty. But new research shows that much less obvious factors may actually have a bigger impact... >> More Average Employee Wastes Two Hours of Every WorkdayTwentysomethings slack off more than older workers, according to a new survey. >> More Don't Mess With My Health Insurance
You Can Do Anything But Don't Mess With My Health Insurance Employees Happy with Health BenefitsAlthough most individuals resist change, research findings released today by the National Business Group on Health show employees are most resistant to changing anything about their health benefits.Best Practices - Final Edition#17 – Monitor the success of your safety policy; leverage the benefits gained
#18 – Establish a structured, organized and consistent HR management program
#19 – Create an active action plan for HR regulation compliance
Best Practices 15 & 16#15 – Develop, as a separate initiative, your list of no-cost or low-cost benefits #16 – Establish, communicate and implement a company-wide safety policy >> MoreBest Practices 12, 13 & 14#12 – Create an environment that encourages open, two-way communications #13 – Empower employees to either handle problems or bring them to management attention #14 – Evaluate your current benefit offering; could it improve? Is it competitive? >> MoreBest Practices 10 & 11#10 – Establish a Standard of Ethical Behavior; Train All Employees Best Practices 8 & 9#8 – Have a formal, annual performance review requirement for all employees. #9 – Train all managers on the proper use of the performance review system. >> More Best Practices 5, 6 & 7#5 – Develop a consistent interviewing, evaluating and hiring process Best Practices 3 & 4#3 – Know “who” you want and where to go to find them – In advance! #4 – Be an “Employer-of-Choice” in your area. >> MoreBest Practices 1 & 2#1 – Make certain that someone “owns” Human Resources management.
#2 – Begin building an HR intelligence resource and network.
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