Offering Perks & Creating a Perk Program

Perks

Perks may not be expected, but they can set you apart from the competition and set the tone for company culture. Many companies have embraced perks like game rooms, karaoke, spring break days, and meals and snacks that attract young, creative candidates. Perks can also help with employee retention, improve productivity and support work/life balance, like laundry services, grocery delivery, childcare, and pet-friendly workplaces.

According to Glassdoor, 79% of employees prefer a new perk or added benefit over a pay increase!

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Why offer perks?

  • Attract the quality talent you want
  • Improve employee retention & job satisfaction
  • Improve employee morale
  • Align with company culture
  • Promote work-life balance
  • Create a positive work environment
  • Decrease stress & increase productivity

What types of perks to offer

We recommend that employers offer meaningful perks that align with the company’s core values and culture. If your company wants to promote a creative culture, it may provide perks like game rooms, napping pods, and team-building events. 

Employers can make a positive impact on the health and well-being of employees by offering perks like gym memberships, free health trackers, standing desks, or healthy meal catering. Companies can support work/life balance by providing perks of convenience like laundry services, car washes, tax services, and grocery delivery.

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How to create a perk program

  • Define your goals & budget​

    Have a clear goal in mind of what you want to achieve and know how much budget you have to achieve it.

  • Create perks to drive results

    Do you want to reduce stress in the workplace? Maybe consider relaxation rooms, yoga, or offer monthly massages.

  • Conduct employee engagement surveys

    Get to know what your employees are thinking, what they want and how to improve the workplace.

  • Test perks for a period of time

    Thinking about offering healthy meals? Try free lunch Fridays and see the response.

  • Promote your perk program

    Make your perk program known to those already working in your company and advertise it clearly on your job openings as well.

  • Get Feedback for continuous improvement

    Keep improving and fine tuning your perk program to make it the best it can be.