Incentives and recognition schemes ought to 'think outside the box'

Date: 17/03/2010

Organisations aiming to install an incentive and recognition scheme ought to look to alternative ways of impressing their employees, Great Work Perks has asserted.

It said that more off-the-wall yet attractive suggestions include bringing in a chair massage therapist, nutritionist or yoga instructor "to help reduce stress and promote overall health".

Furthermore, health fairs and related screenings could also show how people can improve their health, leading to a more proactive approach to individuals while also reducing the number of sick days taken by staff while also improving productivity.

The company concluded: "The most effective and desirable morale booster just might be the simplest: expressing your respect and appreciation for your employees often and with sincerity can make a big difference."

This is because employees who feel appreciated under such an incentives and recognition scheme will strive to be worthy of more attention and creating a happier workplace for all.

Dave Priestly of PruHealth recently told businesses that there are too many benefits for businesses to ignore when taking a proactive approach to issues surrounding health and its links to productivity and morale.

Posted by James Yorke

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