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Stress Relief

Most employees today understand the health risks associated with high levels of stress, and yet such stress is a common byproduct of hard work and long hours. While one of the byproducts of many of today’s best recognition programs is a reduction in stress, such as the outcomes associated with massages and yoga, there are also some specific rewards you can give your employees to help them deal with job stress.

These rewards span across a broad continuum that includes showing a comedy movie during an extended lunch, taking advantage of the relaxing impact of the sound of water by providing employees with desktop white-noise generators or mini-fountains, and even giving employees tropical fish in their offices or workstations.

Assignment

Always be on the alert for signs of stress, such as increased illness, accidents, or irritability. If you see them, sit down with your employees and listen carefully. They can often identify the sources of stress, and you should be ready to apply any available tools to deal with them.

It is not as if these rewards are cure-alls for stress, but they can possibly provide some relief. And, on a psychological level, they send a message of care and concern to the employees, and this message can be a stress reducer in and of itself.

Epilogue

As you select and implement various recognition programs, it is important to stress the importance of stress reduction.

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