Reducing Stress In The Workplace

I never thought I really had any tasks that would save me time or make my day more efficient. It took a "no coffee day" to get me to use the Concierge Service and now I am convinced. The service really can make my day less stressful! Thank you for offering this service!"     J.C.at FreeScale

These are the type of comments I like to hear!  It is great to know the concierge service we provide corporations to offer as  an employee benefit gives “breathing room” to their employees, and alleviates stress in the workplace.  A work/life balance program, when implemented properly, gives employees the flexibility they need to fulfill obligations at home and stay focused at work.  In this challenging economic climate, employers must listen to their employees concerns about job uncertainty, the demand for increased productivity, and overall career burnout.  Employers must do what they can to diminish stress in the workplace.  As business leaders, we simply can’t afford the tremendous cost of the distraction caused by increased stress.  Increased stress causes increased illness, absenteeism, decreased productivity and morale.   

 “Stress has become one of the most serious health issues of the 20 century, and a worldwide epidemic” according to the World Labor Report by the U.N.’s International Organization. 

Stress in the workplace is also costing American businesses $300 billion a year according to the American Psychological Association.

What specific programs or communication tools can companies utilize to combat the overwhelming demand put on employees to balance their personal and work life?

A few programs come to mind...like gym subsidies, and of course, concierge services.  In fact, 88% of our customers report that the implementation of our concierge services has helped decreased their stress level.  

During a recession, corporate concierge services and other employee benefits may - on the surface -seem cost prohibitive, but the long term effect of quality employee retention, increased employee productivity, and decreased absenteeism, far out weigh the program costs.  If your company is losing millions of dollars per year on increased health costs due to stress related ailments, wouldn’t it make sense to invest $10,000 annually in implementing a gym subsidy at an office?

Companies must initiate an open dialogue with their employees, to really learn what type of assistance would be most meaningful to them.  Then, the hard part, they have to implement.  Don’t ask your employees what they need if you don’t intend to deliver.  Fortunately, if more time is what they need, we will make launching a concierge service quick and painless! www.2places.com