What do employees value with workplace perks? And do the perks motivate them to stay with the company?
In a recent study, twenty-six percent (26%) of employees said that special workplace perks are an effective way to improve employee retention.
When asked to identify one perk that would make their workplace more satisfying, employees scored half-day Fridays, convenient gym access, and casual dress the highest.
According to the study by CareerBuilder.com, here are the top ten (10) workplace perks that scored highest when employees were asked to identify one perk that would make their workplace more satisfying.
1. Half-day Fridays (40%)
The top choice was a half day on Fridays, which 40% of respondents said would be their number one workplace perk.
2. On-site fitness center (20%)
In second place was an on-site fitness center, with 20% of employees saying easy access to gyms would increase their job satisfaction.
3. Ability to wear jeans (18%)
Having a casual dress code was the most preferred perk by 18% of employees and doesn't cost employers anything to implement.
4. Daily catered lunches (17%)
Provide flexible schedules (51%)
Increase employee recognition (awards, cash prizes, company trips) (50%)
Ask employees what they want and put feedback into action (48%)
Increase training and learning opportunities (35%)
Hire additional workers to ease workloads (22%)
Provide academic reimbursement (22%)
Carve out specific career paths and promote more (21%)
Institute a more casual dress code (14%)
Source: CareerBuilder.com
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