With more than 200 sessions on the schedule, the 2017 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Expo covers many hot topics including employee engagement and worker retention.

Sick leave drastically affects all businesses, with the flu alone claiming $7 billion in productivity losses, according to the CDC.

Employee engagement is critical to any company’s success, and companies that fail in the development and training of their employees typically experience higher turnover rates and more disengaged workers.

Companies are constantly striving to retain their best employees, but problems can arise if they’re not shown a modicum of respect by management. If hard-working employees are shown appreciation by their managers and team leaders, they’ll feel less compelled to find a new job. This will also help to keep employee turnover rates down.

Here are three ways you can maintain retention rates by ensuring your managers are respectful and supportive of their teams: 

Everyday more than 13,000 workplace accidents occur. Safety incentive programs can be powerful tools for employers to get employees to take safety procedures and protocols seriously and to integrate them into their work routines.

Here are some of the reasons that leveraging the power of incentives can help you minimize the number of accidents and maximize workplace safety.