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Morale isn’t important

Offer incentives and
morale boosters

One way managers are discovering how to enrich the workplace is
to boost the benefits of working there. The days when benefits pack-
ages included nothing more than a health plan and dental coverage
are over. Managers like you are getting more and more creative when
it comes to providing their employees with uniquely-their-own incen-
tives and morale boosters that contribute to an ever-changing, excit-
ing, and motivating work environment.
Take a fast lesson from some of these world-class companies that
are designing their own employee incentives and providing the moti-
vating perks that result in higher performance levels and happier
employees!
Goldman Sachs, New York: When employees work late into the
night, the Wall Street firm sends them home in a limo at no cost.
Valassis Communications, Livonia, Michigan: Employees receive
“wheels on loan” if their car is in the shop, “you’ve got it maid” dis-
counts on maid service, and infant car seats to brand new parents.
MBNA, Wilmington, Delaware: Say “I do” and the firm gives gen-
erous wedding gifts to their employees, including limo service on
their wedding day, plus $500 and a week of vacation.
WRQ, Inc., Seattle, Washington: Quirky but true, this integration
software provider offers employees a nap room with futons.
J.M. Smucker, Orrville, Ohio: The famous jam maker enriches
the environment with ongoing job rotations to keep employees
motivated and interested.

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