Long story short: Mixing work and play

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published 2 Min Read

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If you want your employees to flourish at work, you need to make sure they’re leading full lives outside of it, too. 

In this week’s top stories, employers are giving their workers an opportunity to relax and reset, all on the company’s dime. At Ditto PR, CEO Trey Ditto brought his team on a company retreat to Big Sky, Montana, where the group played games, rode horses and fit in a little time for leadership training. The retreat helped employees bond and come together on a shared vision for the business. 

MasterControl, a Salt Lake City-based management software provider, prioritizes health and wellness by offering 25 different fitness clubs for employees to participate in, ranging from soccer or basketball to yoga, meditation and walking clubs. Employees get an hour off during the workweek to play, and MasterControl gives the teams money to host tournaments and buy team swag or equipment.  

“We had a really strong culture going into the pandemic, but as we started working more and more from home, there was definitely a disconnect,” Alicia Garcia, MasterControl’s chief culture officer. “This is something that has really bonded our teams together. Even now in this hybrid environment, we still see a ton of participation.” 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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