About
The Marlin Company
Workplace Communications Expert
► Top research shows communication and employee
engagement is key to maximizing profits. According to Gallup,
Business units in the top half of employee engagement have
higher success rates:
70% more productive
70% lower turnover
78% better safety records
44% increase in profitability
►Ten ways to improve profits using visual communication:
1. Improve employees retention of your messages as much as
85% by using repeated visual postings.
2. Raise productivity by posting performance metrics in high
traffic areas.
3. Use short-burst visual communication to employees to
prevent some being “in-the-know” while others are not.
4. Cut down on communications clutter. Stop use of cork-
and-thumbtack boards without remove dates.
5. Take cues from mainstream marketing channels to
create internal brands around company initiatives.
6. Note that OSHA states: “repeated visual reminders” are
the most effective way to keep employees focused on safety
7. Create consistent broadcast of quality measures to reduce
waste and cut down on worker error.
8. Use visual leaderboards with contests rewarding top
performers with recognition.
9. Since photos are worth a thousand words, use them
for training and employee recognition.
10. Use digital counter to auto-broadcast days since injury.
► Note from Mark Allen: I’m insanely passionate about connecting
management with employees, improving morale, increasing profits
through better communications… this is not just a job, but my calling.
Please understand that I’m here to assist you in any way possible as
I’m a strong believer in the “pay it forward” philosophy.
Reach me at:
925 686-8700
mallen@themarlincompany
www.themarlincompany.com
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