Write on the Edge wins Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award
The California Psychological Association has awarded Write on the Edge, Inc. (WOTE), the 2004 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award "for the company's creative and innovative practices in ensuring the health and well-being of its workforce."
WOTE President and STC San Diego Past President Suzanne Hosie said, "I think this award illustrates our level of commitment to providing our employees with a healthy workplace, both physically and mentally."
According to the California Psychological Association, the benefits of a healthy workplace can include increased productivity and employee retention rates, recruiting advantages, company image enhancement, and a better workplace atmosphere. And failure to provide a psychologically healthy workplace can impact the bottom line.
Among the programs that WOTE has used to foster a psychologically healthy workplace are:
- flexible work schedules for employees
- company sponsorship of work-related classes and programs
- annual sponsorship of employees to regional and national STC conferences
- an extensive orientation program for new employees
- a variety of social events for employees
