Companies and many U.S. government agencies have offered some or all of these for years. Nonprofits, however, have been slow to emulate. Think about what the costs actually are. Employees are still putting in the same hours, but they are choosing the hours. The only cost to Girl Scouts is nominal administrative oversight.
Healthcare professionals conduct our wellness workshops gratis.
We offer flu shots as part of this program, which costs us hard-dollars. But stop to consider the benefit of fewer sick days. And consider how an improved working environment boosts retention. Employees staying onboard means less money spent on recruiting and training new staff. Better morale also means increased productivity.