Creating a balance between your dedication to your work and your time for things that improve the quality of your life (such as family, self-improvement, hobbies, and rest and recreation) has never been more important than it is today. It has always been accepted as normal for people to be absorbed in their responsibilities at work; after all, those tasks help employees meet their financial obligations, so they really do need to put in their best performance all the time to ensure a steady income flow. But because of this, they often become faced with the problem of allotting enough time and attention to things outside of the workplace, such as their families, friends, and non-work-related activities. Much as people would love to indulge in their interests and home life, their need to secure their income quite often takes precedence over more leisurely pursuits. The situation isn't ideal, but many accept the sacrifice they are making because they know that their paycheck will keep the rent paid and food on the table — and those are absolute necessities in life. Motivating (and rewarding) workers With this in mind, business owners can take their employees' work-life balance in consideration and come up with a program that will benefit all parties involved. An incentive program, for instance, would be an excellent way to give top-performing individuals an opportunity to take a welcome break from the daily grind. Such programs have long been proven effective in inspiring teams to improve their performance and aim for excellence; as a result, the organization also performs well and is able to achieve certain goals, which is beneficial for the company as a whole. Choosing the right reward Got your eye on out-of-town trips Incentive programs are most effective when the participants are highly interested in the offered incentive, and travel opportunities are always valued prizes. They give high-performing individuals a chance to indulge in that coveted R&R. Traveling to a beautiful destination, reveling in all kinds of comforts, and simply diving into a new experience can help reinvigorate a person, refreshing his mind and spirit and giving him an improved perspective when he returns to work. Some incentive programs will even allow for the winner's family to come along on the trip, thus helping the family gain that elusive quality time together. A seasoned incentive travel planning firm can help companies put together incentive packages that can address both the employers' and the employees' needs or wants. And thanks to the program, the employee will feel appreciated and valued for his input, and will strive to continue doing good work for the organization.
"I've been working with Bruce and his team on two projects and they've been great to work with. Bruce has helped us set up a referral/incentive program for us to roll out with our clients and strategic partners. Bruce was great to work with. He's set up a 7 tier program that allows for flexibility and he's also helped us to market the program."
"Beverly arranged and managed the early Envivio Sales incentive trips for us. Each of our events was an outstanding and motivating experience Our Sales team appreciated the attention to detail and to fun. Qualifying for the "trip" was a motivating factor behind many end of year sales pushes. I will use Beverly again in the future."
"Peak Performance’s attention to detail and personal service made me feel like I had a true corporate meeting planning partner that I could rely on throughout the planning process right up until I was on site. I look forward to doing more meetings with them."
"I have used your services two years in a row and you all have made my vacation a great one. You have the most helpful and considerate employees. Always very friendly, respectful and willing to make my travel experience a good one. Thank you and keep up the great job."
