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Itaipu is a company that cares about its employees’ personal fulfillment. It constantly seeks to provide ways that improve employee quality of life. They have a robust Caring for Employees Program that includes: a. Reviving One successful initiative is the Reviving program that has promoted health, sports and citizen participation actions since 1994. The program…

Our employees can unwind after the work day with our complimentary yoga classes that we offer onsite. The classes are taught by some of the best local instructors and offer a source of exercise and relaxation. Unlike many classes that are wall to wall mats, our space gives the ability for each yogi to receive…

“A lot of the stuff we do, both from the Zappos perspective in terms of employees within the office and the city level is really thinking about how do you get people to collide more often. We prioritized collisions over convenience.” – Tony Hsieh Whether it was a small apartment or a few spaces in…

We provide our employees with an employee assistance program that can be used by them and any member of their household. It is an 800 number that employees can call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Licensed counselors answer the phone and can assist employees with confidential counseling, assessment, referrals, and crisis intervention.

Our company-wide meal program is much more than a lunch break. It serves to strengthen the ties between our food systems, our communities, and one another. From its origins, when the entire company would gather around a single picnic table to the nearly 50,000 meals served this year, sharing food and conversation has been a…

Personal Core Values Can Act as a Guide “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” ~ Roy Disney Considering all the time spent at work, spending it somewhere that aligns with one’s personal core values is quickly becoming more and more of a factor in where people decide to…

At Miya, each employee has his/her own office with lots of daylight a view into a main arts area into the city. When Miya upgraded its current facility, employees all received ergonomic chairs, following a workshop a few years ago on proper working posture. We’ve installed bamboo floors in all of our offices. Bamboo flooring is…

Taking care of your employees’ health and wellness plays a large part in your employees’ happiness and well-being. Wellness initiatives don’t have to be boring or expensive, you can make them engaging and fun! Here are a few fun, low-cost ways to promote wellness in your company. Stair/Step Challenges – Nothing beats some healthy competition…

The benefits of regular team building are well documented, from increased productivity and better communication to more team support and less conflicts, but how do you make them a priority without breaking the bank? The standard of getting drinks after work can get old (and pricey) pretty quick. Not to mention, you can lead your co-workers…

In order to support the employee quality of life, our Oregon office has a “Walkstation Treadmill Desk”. This “Walkstation Treadmill Desk” is whisper-quiet for the office environment and allows employees to sit, stand or walk and work. Employees can exercise while at work, increasing good health habits to sedentary workers. Movement improves brain function, mental…