My Time Savers Concierge Services Finds Niche in the Western Suburbs

Demand for Concierge and Errand Services on the Rise

(PRWEB) January 3, 2005 -- Concierge and errand services have seen a revival in the past few years across the U.S., and corporations are the biggest consumers. In this day and age, employees tend to move around from company to company more than they did even twenty years ago. In fact, about three quarters of the workforce is considering a move or actively pursuing another job at any given time. This number is even higher among managers and supervisors. Although one lost employee may be quickly replaced by new one, the costs of advertising, interviewing, hiring, and retraining can add up. And then there are possible security issues, work slowdowns during team rebuilding, and other disruptions to business. The challenge for companies then is to find ways to increase employee retention.

Concierge and errand services like My Time Savers in Chicagos western suburbs is one of the perks that is effectively helping employee retention. Christine Bellavia, CEO and founder of My Time Savers, said that one of the most common complaints employees had was a growing work week with little time for outside-of-work activities such as spending time with their families.

Polls have shown that employees would actually accept a pay decrease if they could have more time to enjoy family and outside interests," she said. My Time Savers helps employers give their staff that time by doing some of the mundane things like pick up dry cleaning, take the dog to the vet, or wait for the cable company. Not only do our services save our clients time, they also avoid the associated stress of long lines, waiting rooms, and the need to 'get a million things done today."

Although companies like My Time Savers often perform the day-to-day chores, they employ experienced and highly trained people who can act as personal assistants, plan conventions, meetings, elaborate staff parties, and make complex travel and accommodation arrangements through their contacts all over the world. Ms. Bellavia, for example, spent 25 years in the corporate travel industry for major U.S. corporations, and knows the ins and outs of dozens of cities nationwide.

We are trained professionals, able to handle complex tasks as well as everyday errands," Ms. Bellavia said. We can act in almost any supportive role a typical corporation could need."

About My Time Savers

My Time Savers provides personal assistant services, errand services, business support, travel and leisure arrangements for businesses and residents of Chicago's western suburbs. Extensive local and national knowledge, contacts, and personalized touches ensure that our clients receive only the highest level of service. Discretion and confidentiality are always observed where required.

Christine Bellavia, CEO and founder of My Time Savers, has over twenty-five years in the corporate travel industry. Ms. Bellavia has worked with clients such as McDonald's, Ortho/McNeil, Ballys, Exelon, Bechtel, and Abbott Labs to name a few. Her position took her to cities across America, planning, organizing, and hosting conventions. Part of her responsibilities was to ensure that convention delegates had access to the highlights, attractions, and amenities that each city offered; Christine became a de facto concierge in each city for tens of thousands of delegates over the years.

My Time Savers is a proud Member in Good Standing of the International Concierge and Errand Association (ICEA) and the Downers Grove Chamber of Commerce. My Time Savers is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

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