Newsweek recently issued its 2023 list of Global Most Loved Workplaces. The survey makes clear that good pay and benefits matter, but culture has been the main thread tying these companies together. Their employees say they feel valued and appreciated at work, which translates into a workforce that stays longer and works harder for employers. A win-win.
One thing not on the list is workplace safety. In Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, personal safety is among the most fundamental, along with food and clothing. Worker safety isn’t mentioned in these “most loved” workplaces, because it’s fundamental table stakes—safety is so basic that these companies can focus on doing far more—and they do.
There’s no “worst 100” workplace list, but if you went hunting for nominations, you might start with companies on OSHA’s Severe Violator List that fail to address basic safety needs of workers—like Dollar General. For many years, the SVL was dominated by construction and manufacturing companies. To get on the list, a company might’ve had a catastrophic event arising from repeatedly violating a safety stand, releases of highly dangerous chemicals, or multiple “high gravity” violations for hazards the Occupational Safety...
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