Brett Billups, Chief Human Resources Officer“Employees often find it challenging to separate their personal and professional lives,” explains Brett Billups, Chief Human Resources Officer. “In these times, we bring God’s love to the workplace. Our ministerial approach offers essential emotional and mental support, which has a positive effect on the organization’s performance.”
Marketplace Chaplains goes beyond traditional wellness programs, as their approach helps organizations experience notable improvements in retention and overall morale.
Turning Well-Being into Productivity
Compassionate hearts and discerning ears are the hallmarks of Marketplace Chaplains. Its impactful care services address employees’ personal and professional struggles, enhancing morale, loyalty, and productivity. Real-world client successes at companies such as David Weekley Homes, Gordon Food Service, and Wayne-Sanderson Farms showcase the significant return on investment that companies experience through enhanced employee wellness.
Emotional or mental trauma can take a toll on employee productivity, with attendance issues often being the first sign of an underlying struggle. Marketplace Chaplains offers crucial support during these times, helping employees cope with life challenges—from loss and divorce to the demands of caring for elderly parents. Through compassionate, customized care, employees manage these personal stresses and improve their overall workplace engagement and loyalty, which benefits their well-being and organizational performance.
In areas such as suicide prevention and crisis response, Marketplace Chaplains serves as an invaluable resource for urgent care. Recognizing the critical need for mental health support in the corporate sector, dedicated chaplains are available around the clock, ready to respond compassionately to employee needs. The team takes every concern seriously, addressing requests from individuals worried about a coworker’s well-being. Many times, Marketplace Chaplains is even able to provide these services to clients, vendors, and family members of the companies they serve by stepping in to ensure they have access to needed support in crisis situations.
Workplace Transformation Powered by Tailored Care
One of Marketplace Chaplains’ key strengths lies in its adaptable, team-based service model. Dedicated Chaplains are assigned to each company according to the unique needs and size of their workforce. With male and female chaplains speaking 38 languages, Marketplace Chaplains ensures effective, culturally relevant support across diverse employee groups and shifts.
This diversity allows employees to communicate in their preferred language and fosters a deeper connection with chaplains who understand the cultural nuances of their experiences. For example, if one shift consists primarily of Spanish-speaking personnel and another of native English speakers, Marketplace Chaplains assigns bilingual chaplains suited to each group’s needs, supporting employees wherever they are. This diversity allows employees to communicate in their preferred language and fosters a deeper connection with chaplains who understand the cultural nuances of their experiences. For example, if one shift consists primarily of Spanish-speaking personnel and another of native English speakers, Marketplace Chaplains assigns bilingual chaplains suited to each group’s needs, supporting employees wherever they are.
Employees often find it challenging to separate their personal and professional lives. In these times, we bring God’s love to the workplace. Our ministerial approach offers essential emotional and mental support, which has a positive effect on the organization’s performance
In addition to on-site visits, Marketplace Chaplains offers a mobile app, enabling employees to connect with chaplains 24/7. This extends care beyond the traditional work environment. Its flexibility, paired with the low chaplain-to-employee ratio—one chaplain for every 133 employees— ensures that employees can reach support anytime, anywhere. Above all, Marketplace Chaplains promotes a continuous connection and peace of mind.
With over 40 years of experience and exponential annual growth, Marketplace Chaplains continues to meet the evolving needs of employee care. On a mission to “share God’s love in the workplace,” it drives workplace well-being and offers unmatched crisis management and compassionate, tailored care to clients across various industries.
A long-standing partner, Marketplace Chaplains remains dedicated to helping organizations prioritize employee well-being for a thriving workforce and sustainable growth.
