Incentives


2013 National Safety Congress & Expo, Chicago, McCormick Place, The Art Institute of Chicago

The Big Show Returns to Chicago

Oct. 1’s third keynote session, a new addition to the educational program this year, looks like a "must attend" session of its own: the Prescription Drug Keynote.

Incentive Marketing Association's Conference Set

The association's new executive director is expected to be introduced when leaders of the incentive industry convene in Denver July 28-30.

Counting Down to VPPPA's Annual Conference

The Aug. 26-29 national conference, one of the top annual events on the safety community's calendar, will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville.

HR's Biggest Show Coming to Chicago

Keynote speakers include Hillary Clinton and CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria as more than 15,000 attendees meet at McCormick Place to discuss hot-button issues ranging from immigration reform to implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

Tangible Incentive Programs Improve Safety Results

It is a best practice to integrate training within the safety incentive program.

Effective Safety Recognition Programs: The Do's and Don'ts

Supervisors should seek out opportunities to catch employees working safely, using the right safety equipment and clothing, and following safe work practices.

Building a Culture of Safety

Gift card safety incentive programs are most effective when employees are incentivized based upon both lagging and leading metrics.

If and when the site safety performance score exceeds a pre-determined inspection threshold, the whole site is recognized with a free lunch and a raffle for a high-value item. (Northeastern University/Harvard School of Public Health photo)

Testing a Better Recognition Tool

Can we reward workplace safety without discouraging accident reports? Our research points a way forward.



APHA Backs Fully Voluntary Workplace Wellness Programs

The association's executive director submitted comments to HHS that say workers who choose not to participate should not be penalized.

The Affordable Care Act will pay for smaller companies to set up their wellness programs, and it also increases the amount of their health care costs that employers can devote to incentives.

Wellness Winning the Day

As the calendar turns to 2013, the outlook for wellness and safety incentives is bright, says Melissa Van Dyke, president of the Incentive Research Foundation.

Chicago Encourages Sustainable Switch to Electric Truck Fleets

With $15 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Chicago will distribute vouchers to cover part of the transition cost to electric vehicles.

Previewing the Best Sessions at NSC

It's not too early to be filling out your schedule if you are planning to attend the big conference this month.

Get in the Game: Applying Gamification to On-the-Job Safety

Winning bragging rights can be rewarding in and of itself, but if there’s a carrot being dangled, we become even more determined.

The process of putting a new safety incentive program into place is at least intricate. If you do not have a process in mind for completing the journey, it can be practically impossible.

The Winding Staircase to Setting Up a Safety Incentive Program

There are many steps in implementing one for the workplace. Sometimes the last step is the hardest.

Safety in Action: A Practical Application

With a subject as serious as this, it's worth repeating the old adage: Nobody plans to fail, but many fail to plan.

OSHA's Stance on Safety Incentive Programs

Do they work, or do they just discourage employees from reporting injuries?

Five Lessons from Zero-Fatality Olympics Construction

IOSH is urging all construction companies to learn from the London 2012 building project’s success and put five good practices to use.

Six Health Groups Tackle Wellness Incentives

Guidance published in the July issue of the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine aims to ensure programs are effective, fair to all employees, and improve health results.

Record Demand for AIHF Scholarships

For the second year in a row, the foundation awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships this year, Treasurer Brian Daly said.

Motivating and Promoting Safety

With a mix of planned and unexpected recognition, you can maintain participation and your recipients will maintain interest.

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