MOTIVATING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT MONEY Presented by Sedgwick CMS on the behalf of The Office of Risk Management

OBJECTIVES Understanding management and supervisor roles in the safety program Involving employees in the safety program Conducting effective safety meetings and committees Using awards and incentives to promote safety

Safety training is fast becoming the private sector’s greatest tool to impact the “corporate ‘bottom line.’ ” A safe work environment exists only if the individuals in that environment have safety skills.

ROLE OF MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORS ENSURE A SAFE WORKPLACE COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY FOSTER COMMITMENT TOWARD SAFE BEHAVIOR BE A ROLE MODEL/LEADER OF SAFETY MONITOR THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

WHY DO WE TRAIN? To comply with government regulations To save money by reducing injury related costs To increase productivity To improve employee moral

TRAINING IS THE KEY

EFFECTIVE SAFETY COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES Show a positive attitude toward work safety Be open to employee input Praise employees when they perform tasks safely

Ways to involve employees in the safety program: Post your own policy on a safety board Hold safety meetings and communicate this policy Practice what you preach

Ways to involve employees in the safety program: Make clear assignments of responsibility Ask your employees to get involved Use your employees’ knowledge Find your “true believers”

Ways to involve employees in the safety program: Involve management When feasible, allow employees to participate in the safety decisions process Set up a safety committee

Ways to involve employees in the safety program: Design a Safety Newsletter Provide positive feedback Offer awards and incentives

AWARDS & INCENTIVES Award – a prize that you win Incentive – something that serves as a stimulus to action by appealing to self interest

DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PLAN Have an established safety program Determine time duration Develop written goals Develop a baseline for achievements

DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PLAN Develop a budget Get input Publicize your goals

MORE OPTIONS Form a committee Advertise and promote it Be ready

LOW COST MOTIVATORS Write a letter of commendation Ask employees for advice/opinions Give verbal praise Pass along compliments you received from others

LOW COST MOTIVATORS Write an /memo to a superior and copy the employee Put positive information in the employee’s productivity file Provide quick follow up on problems/hazards when recognized Post positive achievements on the safety bulletin board

LOW COST MOTIVATORS Say Thank You and mean it Allow flextime Designate special parking places Give out award plaques, trophies or diplomas Feature an employee of the month Recognize peers that have helped you

LOW COST MOTIVATORS Have a coffee/juice morning to acknowledge accomplishments Thank somebody that contributes ideas, regardless on whether you use it Always give others credit when due Create group awards to recognize teamwork Ask the employees how they want to be recognized

LOW COST MOTIVATORS Ask a superior to write a memo acknowledging an accomplishment for your employee Post complimentary letters on the safety bulletin board Send employees to special seminars and workshops that may interest them

OTHER MOTIVATORS Safety Day Safety Olympics Safety T-Shirts Dinner for two gift certificates Weekend stay at bed & breakfast

TEST 1.You can have a good safety program without employee involvement. True False 2.List at least 5 ways to involve employees in the safety program. 3.Why do you have safety meetings? 4.What is an incentive? 5.How can you show ORM you have a safety program?