Employee stress will impact their productivity
Unhealthy dining, disrupted sleep patterns, delayed flights and trains, hectic meeting schedules, unfamiliar environments, burnout...the list goes on and on. Business travel can induce a lot of stress points, even for the most seasoned traveler. This ultimately leads to reduced employee morale, productivity, and performance, as well as presenteeism and absenteeism.A well-implemented workplace health program and wellbeing strategy that includes business travel can solve all that. In fact, 80% of employees in companies with policies that support their mental wellbeing and physical health feel more taken care of and more engaged. That, in turn, makes them +20% more profitable! ... And who wouldn't want that?
So what kind of wellbeing initiatives can you implement?
Give them the flexibility to adjust their own itinerary
Make sure they've got great customer support
Give them a bit of a treat!
Preparation is absolutely key!
An attractive travel package is great for bringing in new talent
Did you know that in the US, 59% of job applicants say that a company's travel policy and wellbeing program is an important factor in their decision-making (according to recent research from GBTA)? Attracting top-tier talent is a race nowadays, and any added incentive (like great business travel policies with fun benefits) can go a long way! Workplace wellbeing and a great working environment (whether in the office or on a business trip) is a major selling point for millennial job-seekers.Having a good travel policy is also a great way to keep the employees you have happy. By catering to the needs of your employees, you inspire loyalty and the desire to stay on-board long-term. As they say, a happy employee is your greatest asset! Not to mention that you can turn them into the best brand ambassadors when headhunters come sniffing around.