How do you get employees excited about your firm?

• Position: PCPS Update

Throw a party! Bill Balhoff, chairman of PCPS, recently hosted a special event for employees at his firm, Postlethwaite & Netterville, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as five other offices in southern Louisiana, and found it to be a big success. The firm organized a services fair with the goal of helping employees better understand the different services areas of the firm and the activities underway in each area and, in turn, excite staff about the company.

Each area of the firm had a designated booth where representatives gave 15-minute video or PowerPoint presentations. Employees received "passports" and were encouraged to attend eight booths (of 10 in total) to get their passports stamped. Food, prizes, and other incentives were provided at each booth to promote a fun environment for employees. For example, at the Financial Planning booth, employees could sign up to win a free financial planning session while...