Empowering Corporate Communities through Dedicated Chaplaincy
Chaplains Associates, Inc. is a non-profit corporation in the state of Georgia. Since its inception the company has related to many businesses as a resource for corporate chaplaincy. We are committed to fostering a caring work environment by supporting employees, families, and retirees with emotional and spiritual guidance. Our mission is to enrich corporate culture, enhance leadership, and provide compassionate crisis support that strengthens both individuals and organizations. The ideal company are those that wish to care for their staff in a more personal style. We provide a service that takes EAP to a whole new level. A chaplain who knows the local resources and community will return week after week and will be available for the employee to talk to in confidence.
Values that Chaplains Associates, Inc. can add to a work environment
PEOPLE FOCUSED
Corporate chaplaincy is people focused which makes businesses much stronger. Our chaplains care for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of employees. This results in impacting people and the company benefits with a more productive workforce. There are many issues that can impact any business (quality, productivity, morale, work-place injuries). One employee’s personal issues can waste 30% productivity of six other employees. Corporate chaplains are able to provide assistance to employees as they deal with their problems. This spiritual care can aid in productivity and increased morale.
GREATER RETENTION
Corporate chaplaincy is a means for the management to express value and care for their employees. We are aware that retention is a concern for employers. It has been recognized in some companies as one of the reasons people want to continue to be a part of that particular company.
MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP
Corporate chaplaincy can serve as a gate keeper in promoting the vision, corporate objectives, mission and values of a company. Through the care and counseling of a corporate chaplain, managers and supervisors are allowed to spend more time on business issues and not the personal problems of those they supervise. As corporate chaplains care for the needs of employees, they are an extension of the care of the owners and management. Employees will know that the chaplain represents a spiritual dimension and that the company is providing that service for them.
PREVENTIVE STRATEGY
Corporate chaplaincy often partners with Human Resources in its care of employees. The chaplain is often able to use “preventive” strategy in ministry. By giving attention to an employee’s issues early on, it can reduce the ‘crisis’ event from ever occurring. Chaplains are a source of referral for employees and has access to referrals in the community to assist with spiritual, emotional, financial and other special needs. This need can be met and resolved in a confidential manner without the need for Human Resources to be involved.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Corporate chaplaincy is able to enhance employees in the area of leadership. The chaplain is able to conduct orientation sessions, lunch and learn sessions and leadership enhancement at the request of management.
STRESS AND CONFLICT DECREASED
Corporate chaplaincy is able to locate and direct a resolution between employee conflicts. One end result of a company providing a corporate chaplain will be a workplace that has less stress and improved employee attitudes.
