Page 5 - Keeping Employees Happy, Healthy & Productive

TIPS FOR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AT WORK
So, if happy employees are more productive, how do you achieve this? You can do many things as an employer, starting with setting a good example. Here are some solid tips that will help improve wellness and morale.
Offer Competitive Health Benefits
Health benefits are a valued perk of employment. In fact, most people consider them a necessity. Not offering good benefits will keep you from attracting the talent you need to thrive. Offering good benefits also tells employees and candidates that you care about their well-being.
Ensure that the benefits you offer your employees provided access to preventive care, then actively encourage them to use it. Employees who get regular preventive care are less likely to get sick and need less time off. It’s far better for an employee to take half a day off to go to their doctor than end up needing two weeks off dealing with something preventable. Or, worse, ending up in poor health and perhaps having to quit, retire early, or need accommodations. Offering insurance benefits can be particularly important to help improve the strength and longevity of your team.
Consider offering parental leave, and make sure to include both parents and employees who have adopted a child. You can also consider:
• Time off for volunteering
• Gym memberships
• Time off to promote your business via social media
Affording these benefits can be a challenge, though partnering with a professional employer organization can help you provide more competitive benefits for a better price.
A robust benefits offering improves morale, reduces absenteeism, and turnover. It also helps attract better employees in the first place. PRO Resources offers benefits packages for companies of all sizes that can help you offer perks you never imagined you could afford.
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