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CONCLUSION
FLEXIBILITY IS KEY TO FUTURE SUCCESS.
The results reveal that employees are at different states of readiness when it
comes to re-entry. There is still a great deal of uncertainty and fear factoring
into actions and decisions, and many issues are extremely polarizing. Leaders
will need to shed rigidity and accept that fluidity and openness to change and
continuous improvement are important qualities that will propel future success.
Avoid a one-size-fits-all approach and let employees know they are valued
as individuals.
IMPROVEMENT COMES FROM REGULAR EVALUATION.
The number of respondents indicating that they conduct a formal evaluation of
their health and safety program has been consistenty low throughout the three
years of research. Evaluation provides the opportunity to improve and enhance
health and safety efforts. However, perhaps most importantly, it ensures that the
money, time and effort dedicated to health, safety and wellbeing are well spent
and are producing the desired results.
SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO REINFORCE COMMITMENT TO HEALTH
AND SAFETY.
Leaders who are committed to creating a culture of health and safety are
making a difference. It doesn't matter if the organization is just starting out
or has a robust health and safety program, there is a good story to tell. Seize
the opportunity to demonstrate this as often as possible, including sharing
shortcomings and opportunities for improvement. Employees should know
that they are joining an organization that is deeply invested in keeping people
healthy and safe before they even submit their resume and certainly from the
time they join the organization until they leave.
