New York, NY (March 26, 2008) – Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of employee recognition solutions, announced today a new and robust employee Safety Recognition program focused on promoting workplace safety. The program, a new addition to the company’s One Source Total Recognition^® suite of products, is designed to use recognition and non-cash awards to reinforce a company’s safety goals and initiatives. The workplace Safety Recognition program is particularly suited to industry sectors, such as transportation, manufacturing, healthcare and construction – where safety is a chief concern. 

“We have helped many Fortune 1000 companies over the years to reward and recognize their employees for adhering to safety protocol and being proactive in their attention to safety guidelines,” said Jeffrey Fina, vice president, Michael C. Fina.  “Because our integrated safety programs have worked so well as part of a complete package of turnkey employee recognition programs, we have decided to formally brand our solution as a distinct offering and market it to those customers who will benefit from the program’s proven results.”

Michael C. Fina customers, such as WIKA Instrument Corporation, a leading maker of pressure and temperature instrumentation, have benefited significantly from the program.  “In under two years after implementing Michael C. Fina’s workplace Safety Recognition program, we saw significant return on our investment and marked increase in employees’ adherence to safety guidelines,” said Catherine Bochenek, Environmental, Health & Safety Manager, WIKA Instrument Corporation.  “Since we implemented the points-based employee safety recognition program, our employees are happier and our worker’s compensation costs have decreased more than 90 percent -- from $1.35 per $100.00 in 2005 to 10¢ per $100.00 in 2007.  The program was a wise investment, added Bochenek.”

Some estimates on the economic impact of job-related injuries / illnesses go as high as $155 billion dollars (US) per year.  These huge expenditures can be crippling to businesses’ operations and profitability.  Employees don’t want to get hurt or purposely hurt others, but in a pressure-filled world, distractions and accidents happen.  Reward and recognition is a proven method of breaking through to employees so safety remains top of mind.  According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), recognition establishes a culture in which employees themselves help promote safety procedures while on the job.  Recognizing safe working behavior among employees results in a more safety-conscious workforce.

ABOUT MICHAEL C. FINA
As a family owned and operated business since 1935, Michael C. Fina offers cost-effective, state-of-the-art recognition solutions to multi-national corporations, with a strict focus on world-class customer service.

Michael C. Fina, headquartered in New York, is the fastest growing employee recognition company in North America. Known for their exceptional quality products and services, many Fortune 500 companies rely on their programs. Michael C. Fina’s dedication to perfecting the way employee recognition programs are implemented sets them apart from their competition. For more information about Michael C. Fina employee recognition programs call (800) 999-3462 or visit www.mcfawards.com.