9/5/2008: Low-Cost, High-Value Benefits Can Aid Retention in a Difficult Economic Climate (Employee Benefit News; free registration required)
Excerpt: "With each blow to the economy, workers grow even more concerned that their jobs are at stake. But by using a little ingenuity, employers can beef up their benefits offerings with low-to-no-cost perks that can improve morale. . . . Karen J. Johnson, DVM, of Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, Ore., says that her 400-person office allows around 40 pets each day to come into the office. 'It's a huge morale booster for the team member who brings their pet ... [and] it's a good social interaction for the team members.' Johnson cites studies crediting pet interaction with lower stress, increased productivity and improved staff relations."
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