In an environment of layoffs, pay cuts and a continued unstable economy, isn’t it foolish to even consider hosting an offsite meeting or incentives for your employees? With an average unemployment rate at 8.6%, and 1 in 579 homes in foreclosure, wouldn’t it be more prudent to forego the meeting and just hand the cash over to your employees. Or better yet, save the money and use it to cushion your bottom line. Certainly, if you should continue to meet you would gain nothing more than a tarnished public image.
Unfortunately taking that point of view not only is incredibly wrong, but could do you, and your business significantly more harm than good. Historically, during tough economic times, two major industries continue to thrive; the entertainment industry and the liquor industry. People are trying to disassociate themselves from the reality around them. If your employees are working in an environment where they fear job loss and they see benefits are being cut, certainly their productivity will likewise decline. Firsthand experience, from retail jobs to Corporate America, has taught me that employee valuation has a direct correlation to employee productivity. If your employees feel as though they are valuable to the company they will continue to work hard, when they feel that they are disposable, they will stop trying. Even in a tough economy, there has to be a way to show your employees they are valued. One of the ways to effectively do this is through meetings and incentives. And, if you use an organization like Earth and Moon Services, you can also do so efficiently.
When the managers or team members come together not only for meeting, but incen
tive based programs, they are doing so much more than learning. They are creating and developing and network of colleagues, teammates, and sometimes more importantly friends. They understand that because their company is taking the time and resources to create something for them, they in fact, are adding value, and will now work even harder to do well for not only “the company,” but their own network/team of colleagues. It is these intangibles that you would never be able to buy, for you cannot purchase a good work ethic. But you can definitely build one.
When you are ready plan your next meeting or incentive program, contact us at Earth and Moon Services at info@earthandmoonservices.com to receive the best service at the best rates.
Unfortunately taking that point of view not only is incredibly wrong, but could do you, and your business significantly more harm than good. Historically, during tough economic times, two major industries continue to thrive; the entertainment industry and the liquor industry. People are trying to disassociate themselves from the reality around them. If your employees are working in an environment where they fear job loss and they see benefits are being cut, certainly their productivity will likewise decline. Firsthand experience, from retail jobs to Corporate America, has taught me that employee valuation has a direct correlation to employee productivity. If your employees feel as though they are valuable to the company they will continue to work hard, when they feel that they are disposable, they will stop trying. Even in a tough economy, there has to be a way to show your employees they are valued. One of the ways to effectively do this is through meetings and incentives. And, if you use an organization like Earth and Moon Services, you can also do so efficiently.
When the managers or team members come together not only for meeting, but incen
tive based programs, they are doing so much more than learning. They are creating and developing and network of colleagues, teammates, and sometimes more importantly friends. They understand that because their company is taking the time and resources to create something for them, they in fact, are adding value, and will now work even harder to do well for not only “the company,” but their own network/team of colleagues. It is these intangibles that you would never be able to buy, for you cannot purchase a good work ethic. But you can definitely build one.When you are ready plan your next meeting or incentive program, contact us at Earth and Moon Services at info@earthandmoonservices.com to receive the best service at the best rates.
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