Prioritizing Wellbeing: A Guide to a Healthier Workforce

WHAT IT IS?

Covid shook up the hospitality industry to its core. Facing challenges not seen since WWII, hotels, restaurants, and the tourism industry were forced to close down, resulting in mass layoffs and many businesses never returning.

The hospitality sector, in search of a solution to attract skilled talent, can turn to companies like ‘Perkbox.’ Based in the UK, Perkbox specializes in offering a wide range of benefits and resources to improve employees’ work-life balance. For instance, Perkbox enables employers to show social sensitivity remotely by offering employees gift cards during the holidays, free lunches, or an early finish, all through a convenient and well integrated app.

Employees can also utilize Perkbox for health tips, exercise videos, and meditation tracks to enhance their wellbeing. Companies such as Agoda and Dakota Hotels UK entice individuals to pursue careers in the hospitality industry by providing easy access to Perkbox, showcasing their emotional intelligence and adding meaningfulness and purpose to their employees’ lives.

WHY IT´S COOL?

• Companies need to prioritize their operations and Perkbox offers HR departments the creative tools necessary to provide employees with exceptional benefits and perks through its platform.
• Little perks like free airport parking, movie tickets, and gym discounts not only give employees a morale boost but also contribute to increased productivity and employee retention.
• Due to the growth of psychological health issues such as depression and anxiety, users of perkbox can access to meditation, fitness, and sleep videos.

“Prior to Perkbox we had a degree of inconsistency and a lack of transparency around the type of benefits that we were able to provide. That is something Perkbox has most definitely solved for us.”

Hayley Pearce
Organisational Development Manager

WHY IT HAS FUTURE GROWTH POTENTIAL?

Globally, the hospitality industry faces a significant challenge in finding and retaining skilled employees. Implementing smart rooms and virtual concierges in hotels is just a temporary solution. The key to success lies in offering qualified employees preferential treatment through programs like Perkbox and other benefit programs. Additionally, using well-designed HR apps is a cost-effective way to save time for daily operations. Employers should continue searching for tools that elevate employees in the demanding hospitality sector. Burnout is a real issue, and the turnover rate is high. Those with strong emotional intelligence will be better equipped to retain the most valuable employees and move their vision forward.

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