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clothing, are not required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and every few hours, so they are not only learning, but are also doing
Health Standards) but provide employees with additional something different at various times during the day.”
protection from workplace injuries and illnesses.
Meanwhile, Santore & Sons, a manufacturer of close-proximity
Part of Kermit’s retention strategy has been to focus on
accommodating its older, long-term workers. For example, Meyer
and indoor pyrotechnics based in Bunnell, and a company affiliated said, “Hourly employees are guaranteed 40 hours per week, if they
with Fireworks by Sanotre, has launched an employee engagement are available to work.”
committee. The goal of the committee is to identify strategies that
Kermit’s has also kept its salaries competitive. “We have given
will keep employees happier and more invested in staying with the significant pay raises, both targeted and across the board. Again,
business long term. retaining good employees is always better than having to recruit
Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe, whose kitchen,
and train new workers,” said Meyer.
production and bottling facility are based in DeLand, said the
training they provide is a part of their strategy to attract new
Wilhemina Anderson is a freelance writer. She
received her Associates of Arts degree from
Daytona State College in May 2018 and continues
to study there. She plans to transfer to the
University of Central Florida in the fall of 2019.
employees, “Especially in a small business, it is important to cross
train employees. So, if this is a first job or a change in jobs, new
employees know that they will be learning the different aspects
of the business.” Meyer went on to say, “We also rotate people
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