March 2017

Employees thrive in a workplace in which they feel valued. That’s why employee recognition is a key component of the company culture at Fibrebond and ISCO. This recognition, in turn, leads to retention of the best employees and encourages them to deliver the quality products and excellent customer service for which the company is known.

What is an “engaged” employee? According to Gallup, “engaged employees are involved in, enthusiastic about, and committed to their work.” Unfortunately, Gallup’s own polls show the percentage of U.S. workers in 2015 considered engaged in their jobs averaged 32%. The majority (50.8%) of employees were “not engaged,” while another 17.2% were “actively disengaged.” The numbers