Cost-Effective Perks to Attract Top Talent

Companies are getting creative to attract top talent. While employee benefits such as health insurance are still valued the most and have a significant impact on staff retention, other "perks" can help differentiate your organization. Soft benefits such as flex time, on-site childcare, well-stocked pantries, nap rooms, free subscriptions, and classes are making a difference in today's workplace. 

Research indicates that a growing number of executives are open to offering soft benefits.These types of extras can be a comparatively low-cost alternative to traditional benefits, helping companies attract and retain workers even if they are unable to provide or have had to scale back standard benefit packages. 

Even employers that offer competitive benefit packages may offer perks to meet the changing expectations of new generations of workers. With the rise and importance of shaping organizational culture and employee engagement, providing soft benefits can demonstrate to employees that they care.

The following infographic shows some statistics on how today’s employees and employers view perks and illustrates a variety of options for employers to consider.