<img height="1" width="1" alt="" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1455325778106062&amp;ev=PixelInitialized">

Building a Culture of Wellness to Engage Employees

DEB MAKOWSKI
Human Resources Manager, HNI

HNI is constantly searching for ways to empower our employees to take ownership of their behaviors and to get engaged in their own health care, a problem that many businesses face.  Our journey to implement a culture of wellness began back in 2008.  Although we had a fairly healthy population, our culture didn’t always support the maintenance of that health.  

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Audit YOUR Employee Engagement

While organizations vary greatly in how they define the term “employee engagement,” there is little doubt that companies of all sizes and across all industries value it tremendously.  Whatever the definition used, employee engagement essentially boils down to the extent to which people are willing to give their “all” for the company.  

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits Drive Employee Engagement

Most business are driven by the fantastic products or services delivered to the market. Much of the time spent is ensuring the deliverables are representative of the company, to prove it’s worth and success. This is how people judge the value of the company and become customers for life. 

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Workplace Environment Impacts Engagement

In 2010, Michelle Obama, announced ‘The White House Forum of Workplace Flexibility,’ a forum that promotes workplace environment where American citizens can meet the demands of their jobs without sacrificing their family lifestyles.  In the current economic decline many employees have had the burden of increased responsibility, which plays alongside increase in stress and lack of time for personal endeavors. 

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Not Another New Year's Resolution

MIKE NATALIZIO

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

When will the Invisible Hard Market become visible?

Taking Control: The Seven Steps to Surviving Any Market

The insurance industry has predicted that another hard market is on its way. For businesses this translates into higher insurance prices, lower coverage availability and constricted renewal conditions.  But many have called this an “Invisible Hard Market” as signs of a firming market are far and few between.  The question remains, how long will this extended soft market continue?

To be sure, the first companies to feel the impact of a hardening market are those that are not performing from a loss ratio perspective.  As underwriters begin to tighten their standards and pricing these companies will be the target of price increases or non-renewal.   Conversely, those that are delivering loss ratios below the industry can prolong or even avoid the wrath of a hard market.  No matter the market conditions, it is wise to go back to the basics to ensure you have a competitive edge in the marketplace. 

Download this FREE WHITE PAPER NOW.

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing

Healthcare Outlook for 2011: Prescription Drugs

There’s been a lot of up and down around healthcare in the past year.  2011 doesn’t look any quieter.  Or maybe it will for some companies.  Approximately $25 billion worth of drugs are said to lose their patents in the coming year along with some very familiar household names such as Pfizer, Bristol-Myers, Lily’s and J&J losing over 93 million in familiar prescription names. This probably comes as no surprise considering the cost-saving efforts began from our declining economy in 2008. 

Topics: Construction Transportation Manufacturing HR / Employee Benefits

Reducing Workers Compensation Costs

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

Celebrate 100 years of Workers’ Compensation!

JODI MATHY
Post Loss Specialist, HNI 

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing

4 Trends in Workers Compensation

Topics: Construction Transportation Safety / Compliance Manufacturing