Conclusion
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CONCLUSION
The story that readers should take away from the findings of the Health and
Safety Leadership Survey over the last three years is that health and safety
saves lives, it creates resilient and prosperous organizations, and it is a key
differentiator in attracting and keeping employees.
For organizations that are just starting out and those already on the journey,
the findings in these surveys can help build a solid business case for commiting
to and investing in a culture of health and safety, or enhancing what is already
in place.
There are a few key takeaways from this year's report.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE GAPS BETWEEN EMPLOYEE AND EMPLOYER
RESPONSES. THEY PRESENT RICH OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT.
The inclusion of employee responses in this year's survey provides valuable
insights that can be used to enhance health and safety programs. There were
several instances where opinions differed. The ones that stood out were support
for remote work, onboarding, and encouragement of vaccination. These
questions can be used as a starting point for evaluation if you don't already
have something in place.
LISTEN.
Lynn Brownell, President and CEO at Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
says, "We tend to evaluate programs and practices from a 30,000 foot,
organizational perspective, but what this survey, and so many other indicators
tell us is that employees are looking for alignment between organizational and
personal values. They want to know that they matter to you, not in a broad,
theoretical sense, but in a deeply personal and carefully considered way."
This excerpt from the article Workplace Wellness + Communication = Retention,
published by the International Association of Business Communicators, sums
this up nicely. "More than ever, organizations must take a holistic approach
toward recruiting and retention. Be authentic. Walk the talk. Make quality hires
that align responsibilities with natural strengths, not just experience. Listen.
Provide opportunities for growth. Listen. Celebrate wins. Be supportive. Ask
questions. Listen. Implement suggestions. Pay attention to exit interviews.
Create opportunities to maximize employee potential. Then listen.
Communication is key."
