This time of year many employers are looking for ways to treat their staff. Of course, you can't go wrong with the perennial favorites like gift cards or a luncheon at a nice restaurant. If you'd like to do something different this year, this is the post for you. Plus, we'll have some great tips on how you can use Stockpile simple small business inventory system to save time and money. Keep reading to learn more.
Time Away
This first option is low cost and can provide multiple benefits for you and your employees. Most people are busier around the holidays so allowing employees to work from home, take an extended lunch hour, or giving them a free morning or afternoon off can be a big help. When they aren't rushing around stressing out about how they're going to get everything done they'll be happier and more focused at work. Sounds like a win for everyone!
Office Treats
Lunch out is great but it's typically a one time thing. Providing special treats in the office break room is less expensive so it can be a daily or weekly occurrence this time of year. Just remember that many people are watching their weight so don't go for sugary sweets every time. Provide healthy options as well so that everyone can indulge.
Decorations
A little color can go a long way. Even simple decorations can improve morale. Give employees the opportunity to supply decorations and deck out their spaces. This can allow for a sharing of cultures and traditions that makes everyone feel included and valued.
Discounts
Everyone seems to spend more this time of year and no one looks forward to big bills in January. Consider offering employee discounts on your goods and services to help employees out. If you offer a standard discount year round bump it up a little bit for the next month. You can also coordinate with other local business owners in your area. Sharing discounts across your companies can be a real blessing for all staff.
Child Care
Even if you don't have in office day care you can still offer child care services a few times during the holiday season. You can staff the service with volunteers from your own office or hire workers to come in and watch the kids. Offering this service on the evening of the company holiday party can allow employees to attend without worrying about the cost of a babysitter. If you provide one or two Saturday mornings of child care parents can shop without their little ones which can be a real blessing. Many people are more cash strapped than normal this time of year so this would be a huge savings for them.
Listen
We hope the tips above gave you some great ideas. Our best advice would be to just listen to your employees. Chances are they are telling you what they want and need this time of year. They will appreciate being heard and seeing their suggestions implemented.
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