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Perks in a Work from Home World | Sherrie Suski | Career
Sherrie Suski | Career MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA
Perks in a Work from Home World December 7, 2021 by Sherrie Suskie
While working from home, in and of itself, used to be considered a perk, it is quickly becoming the norm, whether 100% remote or the more popular hybrid model where employees work two or three days from home and the remainder in the office. However, this change has made other “in-office” perks more elusive. 5 HR trends you should be paying attention to in 2022: HowNow (gethownow.com)Benefits like free lunches, after-work happy hours, and casual Fridays are difficult to consider when working in an all or partial work from home environment. So, what perks do employees want most in this new world? Global benefits and rewards platforms are popping up all over that allow companies to care for, connect with and celebrate their employees no matter where they are or what they want. These platforms focus not only on physical wellbeing but also on social/emotional and financial wellbeing. As the lines between work and home continue to blur, employees have growing expectations that employers will view them as holistic human beings where work is a part of their identity, but certainly not their whole identity. A study by Perkbox Global Employee Benefits and Rewards Platform | Perkbox suggests that over half of the employees surveyed said Employee discounts are the most coveted. This was followed by a three-way tie for greater recognition for your work, unlimited amount of vacation time, and at-home entertainment. There is also growing demand for mental health or wellness days and extended free mental health counseling services. Employee Discounts
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