Incentives


Studies show that to create a specific change in behavior or attitude costs over three times more if cash is used as the reward instead of a non-cash "recognition gift."

Why Incentives Are a Key to Surviving Tight Safety Budget Challenges

I continue to conclude that non-cash incentive programs are a strategic tool to economically and effectively maximize effectiveness of any ES&H goal set.

$10 Million Available to Fight Forced Labor of Adults and Children

The Bureau of International Labor Affairs is awarding the money to the International Labor Organization.

For much longer than many people realize, employee engagement has been the driving factor in not only safety, but performance in general.

Safety Needs a Brand!

The majority of companies that I meet with talk about their "safety program" in an unbranded, generic way that neither inspires nor adds value.

The study showed that the more actively a location participated in recognizing performance-based criteria (by distributing points for achieving specific metrics and best practices), the better they achieved in outcome-based criteria, which measured overall compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and also as compared to overall review of safety logbooks.

Safety Incentive Programs Work

The active use of the program by successful teams suggests that acknowledgement is critical to the success of these programs.

Grant to Help Workers Hurt by Coal Industry Decline

The $7.5 million in funding will help workers prepare for jobs with high-wage employers.

The EEOC proposed rule spells out and limits how employers can use incentives or penalties to encourage employees to participate in workplace wellness programs.

EEOC Publishes Major Rule on Wellness Incentives

The proposed rule says an employer may offer incentives up to a maximum of 30 percent of the total cost of employee-only coverage, "whether in the form of a reward or penalty," to promote an employee's participation in a wellness program that includes disability-related inquiries or medical examinations, as long as participation is voluntary.

$4M in Training Grants for Veterans Available

The money comes in the form of job-driven grants to help more than 2,000 veterans overcome homelessness and secure employment.

DOL Offering $30.5M to Help Youths with Juvenile Records Gain Job Skills

As part of the 'Face Forward' program, the money aims to help young people start new careers.



New Castle Accredited as Third 'Safe Community' in Pennsylvania by the National Safety Council

The Safe Community program identifies and reduces leading causes of injury and death in the community.

HHS Awards $386 Million to Support Families through the Home Visiting Program

The funds will expand voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services.

$120 Million Loan Funds Improvements to Chicago Blue Line

The loan will upgrade tracks and stations between the downtown Loop and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

FY2016 Budget Request Contains $592 Million for OSHA

Labor Secretary Perez said the DOL FY2016 budget "reinforces our commitment to job training and apprenticeship, fair and equal pay, paid leave, safe workplaces and secure retirements."

FMCSA to Award $30 Million in State Grants to Advance Real-Time Safety Technologies

States are encouraged to apply for annual CVISN and PRISM grants.

$12M in Grants Will Include Court-Involved Youth

The money is intended to expand the youth skills training and education program.

Incentives and Rewards: Lazy or Excellent Management?

Rather than starting with incentives, seek out and neutralize what might demotivate someone in the first place.

NSC Becomes an Affiliate of the NIOSH Total Worker Health Program

The aim is to help employers focus on employees’ safety, health and well-being.

$450 Million in Training Grants Going to Nearly 270 Community Colleges

Vice President Joe Biden, Labor Secretary Thomas E. Perez, and Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the winners.

Additional Funding Awarded to Assist Workers from the Closure of Cargill Beef

Funds have been awarded to Texas to help those who worked at the beef processing facility.

OSHA Awards $10.6M in Grants to 78 Organizations across the Nation

The grants will go to nonprofit organizations.

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