Attract and Retain Series: Perks that Work - (Infograph)

Finding out what benefits and perks your staff really want might surprise you. People are now seeing big business perks like laundry services, gym, free travel and free food differently. Endless holidays does not mean your staff are going on month long holidays in the sun. In fact, it is quite the opposite! Staff can end up taking less holidays due to fear of being perceived as less dedicated to work. Dennis Eusebio of the Entrepreneur called these kind of perks out as ‘Trojan Horses’, only there to trick staff into working longer. Laundry services, free lifts home and free lunches are now being seen as just another way to keep staff at their desk longer.In a survey, conducted by Quill in the US 2016, a work from home flexibility was the most desirable perk option for all respondents. Finding out what perks your staff really want may surprise you.