An important basic business concept is that a healthy employee reciprocates to high productivity. Various organizations across the different industries have realized this and are investing more in the safety and health of their employees. This paper will look at two instances in the communications industry that confirm that these efforts are effective
NorthStar Communications offers infrastructure, network, and engineering services to a variety of firms in the communications industry. With a staff number of 500, the company has ensured that all employees and manager sign a safety pledge. In doing so, all employees are expected to identify potential safety issues and aid their coworkers as needed. The company also has a handout with an employee safety section as well as a monthly safety journal. Cox, a much larger player in the communications industry with thousands of employees across the country, has an onsite physical fitness program and stretching classes for employees. Furthermore, workstations are ergonomically reviewed and modified according to the need. These safety incentives in both companies have had positive results economically as shown by their performance.
Reductions in injuries in these firms can justify the expenditure on various programs because of many reasons. Some of the consequences are that employees are healthy and, thus, are of optimum productivity, which should translate to increase in the revenue of the company. The firm does not lose money associated with lost work days as employees are in full attendance. Besides, the company saves up on injury compensation and neglect related lawsuits. All of these saves up on unnecessary expenditure that the firm can direct the money somewhere else.
Indeed, a healthy workforce is a more productive one. Most companies have realized this and have started investing heavily in employee safety and health. A good example is NorthStar and Cox. They have consolidated components of health promotion and safety management in their system, which has shown positive outcomes. As such, they can now justify expenditure on other programs.
