ESS help employees manage the non-work aspects of their lives, especially the 'time stress' faced by many. These programmes may involve the innovative use of existing organisation resources, simple gestures of appreciation for employees and their families, dependent care support, health and wellness programmes, flexible benefits and time-saving services.
Such schemes need not be costly. For example, companies already providing a particular business service could extend it to their employees at marginal cost. Some examples include transportation, laundry and childcare services. The benefits enjoyed by the employees can in turn bring about greater motivation and engagement in their work.