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Attract & Retain More Employees: 8 Perks of the Job to Offer Your Team

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No doubt about it, being the boss is hard. Managing others means you have plenty of responsibility, and you have plenty on your plate. But like any good manager you know how important it is that your employees feel valued. Happy workers typically experience a 12 percent increase in productivity when compared to unhappy workers, according to a study from the University of Warwick. Offering these unique perks may make your employees feel more appreciated and churn out high quality work.

Consider Paying for Training

Pretty much everyone loves adding lines to their résumés, and one of the easiest ways to help your employees do this — besides adding to their responsibilities — is to pay for training. By doing this, you’re showing your employees you care about their professional skills and are personally interested in helping them grow.

Allow Flexible Scheduling

What’s one of the perks that employees appreciate most? Flexible scheduling. Approximately 40 percent of respondents told CareerBuilder they would appreciate working half days on Fridays.

If your employees aren’t meeting with clients in the office, consider giving them the option to telecommute. Parents and singles alike will appreciate this, especially if they have long commutes.

A Gym Membership

Exercise is the best medicine. It can help your employees feel better physically and mentally too. There literally are too many benefits to list. You can help contribute to your employees’ well-being by purchasing them gym memberships. There are plenty of gyms out there, but 24 Hour Fitness is a good bet for busy employees. The chain has locations all over and, with many open around the clock, making it perfect for those who have hectic schedules.

Complimentary Meals

Who doesn’t appreciate an occasional free meal? Consider buying your team breakfast, having lunch catered or taking everyone out to a nice restaurant every so often.

Concierge Services

If you have room in your budget, provide concierge services to your employees. Some companies provide services to help employees with tasks like oil changes, grocery shopping, sending flowers and picking up prescriptions, according to CareerBuilder.

Volunteer Opportunities

Many people would like to volunteer to support a good cause, but it can be hard to find the time to do that. Consider bringing those opportunities to them instead. If there’s enough interest, spend a few hours once a month volunteering at a soup kitchen or food bank. Not only will this be a team building activity, but it also can you feel better about yourself. If time is an issue, consider matching your employees’ charitable contributions, dollar for dollar.

Childcare

If many of your employees are parents, they will for sure appreciate on-site daycare. It will make it easier for them to transport their kids and give them peace of mind if their children are just a few steps from where they work. Your team will especially appreciate it if you pay for it too. This is a huge expense for many parents.

Pet-friendly Environments

Many workplaces have started to allow their workers to bring their pets. Many pet-loving employees will appreciate more time to spend with their pets. Just make sure that no one else in the office has any allergies before you implement this policy.


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