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22 MARCH 2015 | FUEL OIL NEWS | www.fueloilnews.com
ExpERIENCE tHE SWEEt SIdE
OF EdUCAtION WItH OESp IN
HERSHEy
OESP, the National Association of Oil
and Energy Service Professionals, will
offer an extensive education program
during their 61st Annual Convention &
Trade Show from May 17-21, 2015, at
Hershey® Lodge. OESP's classes are de-
signed to help you grow professionally
and earn certifications—all against the
backdrop of beautiful Hershey, Pa.
OESP's education schedule features
both managerial and technical courses.
They will offer management classes on
Monday and technical classes on Tues-
day and Wednesday. Classes will focus
on air conditioning, conversion burn-
ers, evaluating existing duct systems,
ECM motor technology, reading sche-
matics, low-voltage wiring, and more.
There will be plenty of opportunities
to earn NATE and NORA CEUs. Visit
http://oesptradeshow.org/education/
for updates and class descriptions.
OESP looks forward to returning
to Hershey® for this year's Convention
and Trade Show. Join them from May
17-21, 2015 and attend seminars, learn
about new products, catch up with old
friends and build your network. Visit
http://oesptradeshow.org or call 888-
552-0900 to learn more.
60% OF WORkERS SAy
RELAtIONSHIp WItH EMpLOyER
pOSItIvELy IMpACtS FOCUS
ANd pROdUCtIvIty, vIRgIN
pULSE SURvEy FINdS
New data released by Virgin Pulse, a
market leader in the rapidly-growing
employee health engagement category,
finds that 60% of employees feel their
relationship with their employer posi-
tively impacts their focus or productiv-
ity at work, and 44% say it positively
impacts stress levels. The new survey,
"Labor of Love: What Employees Love
About Work & Ways to Keep the Spark
Alive," features responses from 1,000
participants in the U.S. and Canada
(not Virgin Pulse members), and high-
lights how employees feel about their
workplaces and what employers can
do to motivate employee engagement,
productivity, and loyalty.
The survey results make one thing
clear: when it comes to creating an
engaged workforce, a supportive man-
ager/employee relationship is key. As
Valentine's Day approaches (and all
year round), employers can fuel this
connection by communicating their
support for employee well-being.
Love Makes the Workplace Go Round
So, how else can an employer's positive
support impact employees?
53% said "interesting and chal-
lenging" work is the top reason they
love their company.
38% said "the company's mission"
is a top reason they love their company.
Best (Work) Friends Forever
The secret to happy, engaged, high-per-
forming employees might be as simple
as having close relationships with col-
leagues.
Nearly 40% of respondents iden-
tified their co-workers as the top reason
they love their company.
66% said these relationships posi-
tively impact their focus or productiv-
ity at work.
55% said these relationships posi-
tively impact stress levels on the job.
