Share the pain to share the gain

Article Abstract:

Reflective materials company Reflexite Corp. is one of the few employers in the country that consider layoffs only as a last resort during financial downturns. During the recession in 1991, this company temporarily cut everyone's pay, including that of senior management people. Another initiative it employed in 1991 as well as in 1995, when a financial depression hit the company once more, was the voluntary time-off program that allowed people to voluntarily go on unemployment for a stretch of time while maintaining their full benefits, seniority and owner's bonous rights. It also offered a guaranteed return date to the workforce. Reflexite also introduced a business model called Business Decline Contingency Plan. This four-stage diagnostic instrument is used by senior management to examine how bad the financial condition is and what actions are required to curb it. The result of all these efforts are employee loyalty and good public image.

Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, and Shape Manufacturing, Laminated plastics plate & sheet, Plastic Reflective Sheeting, Plastics industry, Prevention, Cover Story, Layoffs, Reflective materials, Reflexite Corp.

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Steelcase slashes workers' comp costs

Article Abstract:

Steelcase Inc has been saving an average of $4 million in workers' compensation costs annually since it introduced its comprehensive return-to-work program in 1986. It was around that time that the furniture company established a transitional-work program in recognition of the fact that some workers recovering from injuries could not yet return to their old jobs but could already perform light tasks. Under the program, workers who fall under this category are encouraged to report to Steelcase's transitional-work center where they are assigned temporary, light-duty jobs, such as washing towels and sorting gloves, and where they are also supervised by health care professionals. In addition, Steelcase made every effort to develop a corporate culture that encourages organizational members to take a more active role in injury prevention, disability management and work practices.

Wood office furniture, Household Furniture, Office furniture, except wood, Management, Furniture industry, Workers' compensation, Steelcase Inc.

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Nurses get critical about recruitment ads

Article Abstract:

Nurses' opinions of recruitment advertising were obtained by surveying a panel of four nurses about 16 recruitment advertisements placed by US hospitals. The panel agreed that the most attractive advertisements are those that discuss career development opportunities, such as 100% tuition reimbursement. The panel felt that recent nursing graduates would be more interested in advertisements that mention salary and continuing education. Advertisements that appeal to nurses' sense of professional pride were also cited as being effective. Other considerations for advertisers include the advertising copy, the format, and the size of the type.

Hospitals, Health care industry, Nurses, Recruiting

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