126Stress 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. ...

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