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In this rapidly changing business
environment, keeping a satisfied workforce is the key to increased profitability.
Companies with high turnover ratios tend to spend
a large percentage of profit dollars on recruiting, replacing and training
employees.
In addition, companies with motivated and satisfied
employees are more likely to have high customer service levels and therefore
satisfied customers.
Also, think about expanding your programs to include
distributors, suppliers and independent reps.
Build employee recognition and award programs
that will acknowledge exemplary performance or behavior patterns.
Programs can either be ongoing or have a particular
duration.
The first step is to establish the goals and objectives
of your program, and then set the parameters.
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Completion of a Project |
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Improve Safety |
| Improve Customer
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Increase Customer
Satisfaction |
| Build Loyalty |
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Foster Teamwork |
| Boost Productivity |
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Improve Performance |
| Increase Sales |
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Increase Market Share |
| Reduce Turnover |
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Lift Morale |
The most common award
is usually a free standing desktop award on a base or a plaque.
With a long shelf life, these awards make the
employee feel special and continue to remind the employee of their achievement.
Consider creating a customized version of this
award with a symbol that represents either your company or the specific
achievement.
Some awards may represent extraordinary milestones
that would be best rewarded with something of value such as high-end
merchandise.
In addition, there are certificate gift programs
that allow your award recipient to choose their own reward from an approved
selection of items displayed in catalog format.
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Let us help you build an award and recognition program that will foster a sense of pride and success among your employees. |
| Hot News!!| An Update on Safety of Bisphenol A | Bisphenol A (BPA) was the subject of a One On One e-mail Message from the President sent to you by e-mail on April 17, when Health Canada was contemplating listing Bisphenol A as a dangerous substance under CEPA Toxic guidelines, which could have had economically damaging affects on some suppliers and distributors in our industry.
We are pleased to bring you an update to the situation, according to the Canadian Plastics Industry Association.
Bisphenol A is one of the most extensively tested materials in use today. Over 40 years of research has demonstrated that consumer products made with BPA are safe for their intended uses and there is no basis for human health concerns from exposure to BPA.
In April, 2008, Health Canada announced its conclusions of its assessment of Bisphenol A. The assessment reaffirmed the safety of BPA used to make polycarbonate plastic consumer products. In his announcement, Health Minister Clement supported the continued safe use of polycarbonate plastics in bottles and containers clearly stating “Canadians can continue to use hard [polycarbonate], plastic re-usable water bottles and plastic tableware if they so choose.” Health Canada’s proposed action on plastics relates only to polycarbonate baby bottles and this was deemed as “a precautionary action” as stated by Minister Clement.
For more information about Health Canada’s assessment of Bisphenol A visit www.healthycanadians.ca.
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