“Getting the best from your employees with less stress!” Stress Less Consulting

 Funded 10 years ago in Rockville, Maryland  Global professional services firm  Lead businesses to create a corporate culture and a supportive work environment  Guide businesses to increase level of productivity by motivating employees Stress Less Consulting

 Fitness Center  Telecommuting  Child Care  Carpooling Incentives  Adjusted Work Schedules  Reward Programs

 80% of employees feel stressed  Nearly half need help managing stress  42% view coworkers needing help with stress.

 81% of businesses have fitness programs.  In 1990, General Electric found fitness programs reduced health care costs by 38%.

 Blood pressure and cholesterol screenings  Nutritional education  Massage practitioner  Stress management seminars  Yoga/stretch sessions

 Reduces health insurance cost  Boosts employee morale  Reduces sick leave by 32%  Keeps employees happy, healthy, and loyal, which leads to higher productivity.

 People working from home increased to 24.1 million in % of all U.S. workers.  23% of workers work from home or are given that option.  In 2005, 44 % of U.S. companies offered the option.  The International Telework Association and Council (ITAC) forecasts over 40 million telecommuters in the US by 2010.

 Flex accounts can be part of the flexible benefits plans.  Governed by Section 125 of the IRS code.  Reimbursement accounts available to 26% of employees in surveyed establishments.  Three out of four employees had a plan.

Types of Childcare Funding  Employer funding of childcare Employer makes full or partial payment for childcare services, regardless of location.  On-site childcare Employer manages a childcare facility at the work site.  Off-site care Employers, or a group of employers, manage a childcare facility away from the work site.

 Soaring Gas Price  Increased costs to fill up  Propose Incentives for Carpoolers  $50 Gas cards  Early release  Discounted Metro Tickets

 CWS: Compressed Work Schedule  What is it?  Becoming Increasing popular within the Federal Government and Government Contracting firms  Not offered to all employees.

 Improve employee morale.  Enhance employee productivity.  Promote teamwork.  Improve customer service.

 Paid time off  Stock option  401(k) Plans  Bonuses  Education Assistance Programs

 Improve employee health  Improve employee morale  Increase productivity  Reduce absenteeism  Reduce health care costs