Personal tasks fundamentally distract employees at work, making them less productive. Studies estimate that each request saves employees an average of 2.8 hours. If the hours of lost productivity are calculated, this cost becomes alarming.

According to Fortune magazine, of the top 100 US companies to work for, some 29 provide a concierge service. These companies have a track record of retaining their staff, as those employees, being less stressed as a result, are subsequently less inclined to seek other employment. Already surveys have shown, that those employees who have availed of a concierge service, are less likely to feel burnt out, with almost half of the participating workers saying they were prepared to put more effort into their paid employment.

Work/Life Benefits The Bottom Line!

The employee is a high leverage variable in business. Only by helping employees achieve a constructive balance between work and personal life can businesses compete successfully. Only by achieving a constructive balance can society provide the foundation for future business growth and achievement, a foundation that sustains effective parenting, education, and workforce development. A comprehensive Work/Life process strengthens business, families and society.

Strictly from a business perspective, the messages from more than a decade of practice are clear: Businesses that embrace Work/Life strategies improve their chances for success; and work/Life strategies improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance profitability.

More and more companies - especially those that analyse and track performance - have found that Work/Life strategies pay off in multiple ways for the business. Because Work/Life benefits the bottom line, employers can:

1. Reduce the Cost Of Doing Business: Work/Life programs can reduce net costs related to hiring, training and development, legal services, and health insurance premiums (by reducing stress related medical and mental health care usage).
2. Attract And Hold Talent: Work/Life strategies help companies become "the employer-of-choice" for talented workers, which provides a competitive advantage for businesses in sectors facing a shortage of skilled workers and managers. They reduce turnover and the high cost of replacing lost workers.
3. Increase Productivity: Work/Life strategies increase productivity. They reduce absenteeism, stress, and distractions that impair productivity. Giving people flexibility, choices, and the opportunity to balance the competing demands enables them to be more productive.

With so many staff feeling like "just a number" and not getting the benefits of working with such a reputable organisation, isn't it time to start thinking of how you can improve staff morale and make them feel wanted?

Take a look at our Social Service Packages which will be just the thing your staff would appreciate.