What are some creative fringe benefits employers can offer to help retain employees?
The single greatest request we hear from employees today is the need for more flexibility. More employees are seeking the opportunity to work from home, even if it’s just one or two days a week. Employers can also provide more flexibility simply by encouraging their employees to take time off for vacation and make it possible for them to actually follow through and take the time without feeling guilty. Allowing flex time so employees can come in early and leave early to catch a child’s ball game or other personal activity also goes a long way toward creating a flexible work environment. Some of the more creative benefits we see are tuition reimbursement and on-site day care facilities. The key for keeping today’s employees happy really comes down to working for a company that they feel provides them with a sense of work-life balance. How can a company’s culture play a role in employee retention, and what can employers do to maintain a positive office culture? I think it comes down to r
