The Olympics are a unique opportunity to win with employees: Ernst & Young
Firm explores ways to deliver on both client expectations and employee excitement
"The Games take place during our busiest month of the year, and our ultimate responsibility is to our clients and upholding the same high level of quality service," says
Employees will be responsible for the same output, but with an increased opportunity to work flexible hours, and access to a variety of firm-sponsored initiatives and events.
"This could mean coming in early one day in order to catch an afternoon event like freestyle skiing or hockey, or working from home if you live in an area that will be affected by the anticipated heavier traffic," says Withers.
To make the commute easier on employees, the firm has shifted office hours in
One of the larger undertakings the firm has committed to is setting up Olympic viewing areas in all of the offices across
"These viewing areas are a place where our employees can connect, take a break from work to catch an anticipated game or some of the day's highlights," says Withers.
Employees in
A daily newsletter emailed to employees will serve two functions: outlining important housekeeping items like transit updates and security, while engaging them in the excitement by listing the day's events and Canadian athletes to cheer for.
National initiatives include generating employee support behind the Canadian National Freestyle Ski Team - sending them virtual "cheers" and words of encouragement through a blog site.
"We've been a proud sponsor of the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association since 2007," says Withers, "Our people have gotten to know these athletes and really stand behind them as a team."
In addition to national employee contests, local offices will be implementing their own initiatives. In
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