Sanitation: Creating a safety-focused culture

In an industry that ranks among the top 10 most dangerous US businesses, Phoenix-based Allied Waste Industries, Inc. set as its goal the dramatic reduction of employee accidents. In two years, the company managed to reduce its accident rate by 70% through an innovated communications and safety training program in which Marlin’s Print Communication Station (PCS) played an important part.
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Employee Retention: Becoming an “Employer of Choice”

As part of a focused effort on improving their workplace and employee communication, Virginia Blood Services chose to implement Marlin’s PCS programs in each of its eight locations. In two years, the non-profit organization’s workers’ compensation risk status was decreased along with premiums, and employee retention was significantly improved.
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Healthcare: Improving morale extends to patients and families

Since 2003, MediLodge facilities in Michigan use both ECS and PCS systems to improve morale and create a positive tone. Using two types of media increases the staff’s exposure to information, which leads to everyone feeling like they’re in the loop. The recognition program improves employee morale and the resident-of-the-month feature stimulates discussion among patients and their families about their lives.
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Healthcare: Long-term care survey – management comments on the issues

Healthcare professionals feel underappreciated, undervalued, and overwhelmed by compliance and regulatory issues. The survey shows there are many good people working in this field, but there is a long way to go to maximize their work.
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Safety: Communication pays off

Results from a safety survey conducted by The Marlin Company with publication in Occupational Health & Safety identifies the top three safety problems as failure to wear personal protective equipment; slips, trips, and falls; and back injuries from lifting.
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