The Time Cost of Poor Employee Retention Every business wants to grow, but part of that means maintaining a group of happy, engaged employees to make it happen and take care of customers. Unfortunately, retaining employees can be difficult. In Canada, the turnover rate is 16%, while in the United States it is 13%, with… Continue reading Why Employee Retention Matters
Embracing National Safety Month June tends to mark the beginning of summer; however, it is also a great time to invest in the workplace, as June is National Safety Month! Having an injury and illness prevention plan is key in keeping workplaces safe and healthy. By creating plans based on industry and the hazards likely… Continue reading Ensuring Workplace Safety: Key Strategies for Business Preparedness
Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Hand hygiene in healthcare settings is crucial to the health and wellbeing of patients and staff. Taking care of patients, their families, and keeping up with demanding work are stressful enough, and the risk of infections spreading only adds to this. Facilities can make infection prevention easier for employees by providing… Continue reading Better Hand Hygiene Increases Patient Safety
People prefer to give their time, effort, and money to businesses that are environmentally responsible. There are 3,000 businesses in the United States that are part of the Green Business Network and 80% of small-to-medium sized businesses in Canada are implementing green practices. Sustainability has become more than just a trend; it is a necessity… Continue reading Sustainability: A Catalyst for Business
Buildings need floor mats in several different locations in order to maintain a safe environment. Falls are the second most common workplace accident and can be caused by many factors such as cluttered walkways, wet or uneven surfaces, distractions, and poor housekeeping practices. Floor mats at entrances and other problem areas can reduce the risk… Continue reading Improve Your Building with Floor Mats
A Common Practice A survey of American workers found that 60% of them skip out on sick days and choose to tough it out at work. Another study showed that 83% of Americans still went to work or school when they had flu-like symptoms. In Canada, 51% of personnel have also said they gone to… Continue reading When Sick Employees Come to Work
Today’s schools are more equipped and more focused on the health and wellness of their students and staff. To ensure that everyone is safe, school nurses do more than just hand out Band-Aids, they are responsible for the health of children as young as pre-kindergarten to as mature as high school seniors, and even school… Continue reading Supporting Life Safety in Schools
Everyone who goes out for a meal expects it to be served with clean dishes, glasses, and utensils. While these certainly help food and drinks to look more appetizing, spotless tableware also means the chances of customers contracting foodborne illnesses are lower. Food, especially dairy products, can be difficult to remove from plates and utensils.… Continue reading Keeping Commercial Kitchens Healthy
Paper towels were initially invented in 1907 to cut down the spread of colds and other diseases. The shared hand-drying cloths in public bathrooms were suspected of making users sick. Since then, they have become typical restroom fixtures; however, paper towels are good for more than just drying hands in the restroom. They are a… Continue reading Paper Towels: More Than Just a Restroom Fixture
People love camping, especially in the summer! It is a chance for them to disconnect from their usual lives and technology, spend time with their families and friends, and enjoy nature. While roughing it can be fun and make the experience more authentic, neglecting personal hygiene in the process can cause illnesses. Campgrounds offer some… Continue reading Clean Camping
