Motivation
It goes without saying that the most successful safety committees are composed of volunteers.
A little positive recognition goes a long way!
It’s better to get someone to do something because they want to be involved, not because they have to be involved.
If employees understand why membership is important and how it contributes to their own and their company's success, they are more likely to be motivated volunteers!
However, when employees are not interested in committee membership, management may use the 'carrot and stick' strategy to address it.
- Positive Consequences (the carrot): Management might try to motivate employees by offering positive recognition and rewards for volunteering for membership. This is the most effective motivational strategy. Employees will actively participate in the committee.
- Negative Consequences (the stick): Management might use some form of intimidation or coercion to get employees to 'volunteer.' This strategy is only successful in achieving compliance. Employees will show up to committee meetings, but that’s about it.
So, how can management best use positive consequences to motivate employee involvement in the safety committee?
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3-5. How does management best ensure a long-term all-volunteer safety committee?
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