Companies often pretend that keeping employees happy is as challenging as rocket science. “I just don’t understand why workers keep quitting!” CEOs cry as they deny everyone raises, refuse to provide maternity leave and expect workers to commute to the office even when they’re ill.
It’s really not that complicated. And we have a list down below to prove it. Redditors have been discussing the perks that can go a long way in making employees feel appreciated, so we’ve gathered the most popular replies. From paid vacation days to letting staff head home early if all of their work is finished, enjoy reading through these benefits that every company should offer. And keep reading to find a conversation with Lars Lofgren, Founder of HR Advice!
#21
…it sure isn’t a pizza party.
25points
#22
My wife has 'life days' along with her 25 days of PTO during the year. She's turning 40 this year so will get a day off if she requests. First day of school for the kids, my birthday last year etc.
She used a lot of time off during my illness in 23/24 and she took tons of PTO and they reimbursed her the days citing 'family emergency'.
That's the kind of company that you want to work for.
She used a lot of time off during my illness in 23/24 and she took tons of PTO and they reimbursed her the days citing 'family emergency'.
That's the kind of company that you want to work for.
24points
#23
Good health benefits with low premiums because the company pays most of the insurance costs.
22points
#24
I know a company that gives a $500 allowance every year for "healthy lifestyle expenses" like gym memberships, dog food/grooming, athletic clothing, etc. .
22points
#26
Paying a living wage.
It's truly the one perk to rule them all. Corporate hates this one little trick to get employees to feel valued.
It's truly the one perk to rule them all. Corporate hates this one little trick to get employees to feel valued.
21points
#27
High pay. Don't care when you work, rather you hit deadlines/results. Don't care where you work. Let mistakes slide.
20points
#29
My company throws parties for peoples' birthdays. They'll buy lunch for the office and cupcakes/ a dessert of the persons' choice.
Sodas/ tea/ drinks and snacks provided for free
Very loose PTO and remote work policy.
Sodas/ tea/ drinks and snacks provided for free
Very loose PTO and remote work policy.
18points
#30
We give 15 days vacation, 12 paid holidays on top of that, 12 sick days a year, 3 personal days, fully employer paid health, dental and retirement benefits, competitive wages with 5-10% annual raises (though we could only do 2% 2020-2023). Remote work where possible. I’m bumping it up to 20 paid vacation days next year. We only have 28 employees, but we’ve only had 1 person quit, 2 people retire, and 1 person I had to let go in 15 years. Admittedly most of our staff are less than 5 years on the job as we grow.
17points
