Jan 11, 2017 01:30 AM EST By Audri Taylors, UniversityHerald Reporter

One of the most important things you should not overlook in making a profitable business is to keep your employees productive. In order to do that, your employees should feel happier and less stressed in their work environment.

Increasing employee productivity is not just about making them work harder but making them want to work harder. They will be more productive if they are working in an environment where they are driven to do their best which is beneficial for both the workers and the company itself.

Certain perks and employee benefits are one of the easiest ways to encourage productivity. Here are some of the perks that encourage employees to work beyond their employer's expectations:

Personal development goals

According to Business Insider, personal development is what binds an organization together because it can be an excellent venue to have a discussion on employee career and development which can provide them the motivation and purpose they need to aim for success in the business.

Office meditation

This is a practice that companies can start because it can make employees feel more relaxed, happy and focused with their work. This is also an excellent way for employees to feel less stressed and sickly throughout the year.

Travel perks

Some businesses require travelling in order to get in touch with some business partners, and this is one of the jobs you can outsource to someone who deserves it to conduct business and at the same time, enjoy travelling, according to Lifehack. This can be another way for employees to feel driven to do better each time so that they can also enjoy the same perk in the future.

Snack day

This is one thing that everybody will surely love - free food! If this is something done at a slowest day at the office, giving away free snacks will definitely pick up the pace and make happier and more productive employees.

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