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Asked about how to improve employee retention, 26% of workers said special perks would be a strong incentive to remain with a company. Asked to identify one perk that would make their workplace more satisfying, the most common reply was “half-day Fridays,” given by 40% of respondents. Among the top 10 most-desired special perks are: An on-site fitness center—20%; Daily catered lunches—17%; Massages—16%; Private restroom—7%; and On-site daycare—6%. Other notable suggestions were the “ability to wear jeans” (18%), having a “nap room” and “rides to and from work,” both cited by 12%, and a “snack cart that comes around the office” (8%). Thirty-nine percent of hiring managers polled said they are concerned about losing top talent in 2013. While 66% of workers polled said they are satisfied with their jobs, one-quarter said they will change jobs this year or next.
Asked about how to improve employee retention, 26% of workers said special perks would be a strong incentive to remain with a company. Asked to identify one perk that would make their workplace more satisfying, the most common reply was “half-day Fridays,” given by 40% of respondents.
Among the top 10 most-desired special perks are:
Other notable suggestions were the “ability to wear jeans” (18%), having a “nap room” and “rides to and from work,” both cited by 12%, and a “snack cart that comes around the office” (8%).
Thirty-nine percent of hiring managers polled said they are concerned about losing top talent in 2013. While 66% of workers polled said they are satisfied with their jobs, one-quarter said they will change jobs this year or next.