Morale, also known as esprit de corps when discussing the morale of a group, is an intangible term used to describe the capacity of people to maintain belief in an institution or a goal. Right from the start of every military career, esprit de corps is taught to young recruits as an essential part of being in the military. It is the "Glue" that keeps a unit together, ready for whatever challenge may arise. Being posted to a warship I know this to be very true, for example, when a ship h

When people don't get enough recognition, they ask themselves, "what am I doing this for? Nobody cares." One of the best things that managers can do is get out of the office and get some face time going with the workers on the front line. Get out and interact with them. Not in an event way like "ride the big bike" for charity event once a year. I mean get out there as individuals and create friendships with the employees. It costs nothing and can dramatically change the work environmen

Studies have shown that for every dollar spent on controlling psychosocial hazards in the workplace, you can capture between three to six dollars on your bottom line! We can learn many things about stress management and how stress management can benefit workplaces. For example, some dairy farmers are drastically changing the way in which cows are raised and treated. Dairy farmers have found that creating a relaxing, non-stressful environment for the cows turns into better profits. Cows

When we think of hazards at work, we generally think of physical hazards like: pinch points, nip points, trip hazards and guarding issues. Psychosocial hazards are just as real as physical hazards at work, and in some cases, if not recognized and controlled they can have a very negative impact on your bottom line. Many studies have been done on psychosocial hazards, and the impact on the workplace. Dr. Martin Shain and Health Canada have put out a recent study called Best Advice on Risk Mana