Stress management programs or health promotion programs
Just three stress related disorders: chronic pain, headaches, and hypertension account for more than half of lost wages due to absenteeism -- over $30 billion a year in the USA.
Increasing productivity
"Presenteeism" is the word best describing workers in the 21st century. Just because employees make it to work each day doesn't mean they are working optimally. The National Commission on Productivity (USA) reports that only two out of every ten of your employees are working at their full potential.
Heavy work periods or when under tight deadlines
Whether it's seasonal busy times or deadlines for important projects, there are always periods of time when employees are pushed to the limit. It is vital to have employees working at their very best during these particularly crucial times.
Special events
Whether it's a convention, golf tournament, or staff appreciation day, it's getting harder and harder to make your special events special enough to be memorable.
Staff appreciation and customer appreciation events
Finding unique and cost-effective ways to thank the people that contribute to a company's success - employees, customers, or vendors - is increasingly difficult. How many times can you buy a bottle of Scotch or chocolates?
A powerful marketing tool
Draw attention to your business at events. Getting the attention of potential customers is nearly impossible in a media saturated environment.
Improve employee retention
It can cost thousands of dollars in recruiting and training expenses to replace an important employee and a good salary only instils so much loyalty.
Decrease absenteeism
Absenteeism hits you hard in the pocketbook. The estimated cost of absenteeism to American employers is well over $30 billion.
During stressful transitional periods
In a survey of over 500 companies in 21 industry groups, approximately eight out of 10 had downsized in the previous five years. As workloads increase with both cutbacks and layoffs, employees show signs of buckling under the pressure.
Improving employee morale
You want your staff to be ambassadors, not assassins. Recognize their efforts and support them in their work and they'll give their very best.
Meeting and conventions
Intense management meetings, training programs, or planning sessions can be exhausting. Conventions can be equally exhausting, both for the participants and the exhibitors at the trade show booths. |
