The company's trainer, Pat Doyle-Grace, works directly with employees on a range of education opportunities. We have had quite a few employees tell us that they are happy to work for a company that goes out of its way to train you how to have a productive and supportive work place, free from harassment. Often, clients need quick solutions to problems, Staub said, and that can place Cejka employees under stress. To help defuse the tension, Cejka tries to create a relaxed atmosphere, where employees can do their best work, he said. When one of the divisions has a good month, Cejka throws a pizza party or offers some other recognition for a job well done.
Flexible hours allow employees to work traditional and non-traditional hours.
Managers contend that smaller incentives also count. Cappuccino machines, coffee and tea are available, even a movie-style popcorn machine. And come Halloween, employees' children parade through the office in costume. What we are here to do is facilitate the talent until they get the job done and then reward it as well. John E. Harper is a St. Louis free-lance writer.