What advantage does a company gain by being flexible?
Start with the premise that if employees are dependable and honest, they will do what is in the best interest of themselves and the company. Establish a friendly working environment that promotes a work-life balance. For example, establish a vacation policy that allows people to take off as much time as they need for vacation and personal matters as long as deadlines are met and their work is quality. Expand the fringe benefits program to include non-monetary, morale-building activities. Offer health club memberships, themed ‘happy hours’ on selected workdays, or cater breakfast and/or lunch at least occasionally, whatever works well for employee morale. Perks like those mentioned above present a ‘win-win’ for employees and employers. They keep employees working in the office during the workday, but they also get their work done and get out on time. More importantly, from an employer’s perspective, expanded fringe benefits help attract and retain the best qualified people. MIMI BRAZIEL
