Generous employee benefits or perks are not only fantastic ways to attract top-notch talent
and become the employer of choice, but they're also an effective method of taking excellent care of your people. A survey by Glassdoor found that nearly 60 percent of employees classify benefits and perks as a top consideration for accepting a job.

If you want your team to thrive, retain their creativity, and avoid burnout, implementing tactics
to break the monotony of the day-to- day grind is highly recommended. And it doesn't have to
be extravagant or cost you a fortune. It really is the little things that matter most in keeping your crew motivated and engaged.

I recently asked a group of employees — a mix of both part- and full-time staff — what their
favorite employer-provided benefits and perks are. Here are the top 50 responses.

Health and Wellness

1. Medical insurance
2. Dental insurance
3. Vision insurance
4. Vacation time/PTO
5. Flexible spending accounts: health (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and commuter (CERA)
6. Gym membership discounts
7. Wellness coaching/weight loss coaching
8. Smoking cessation programs
9. Team yoga or boot camp classes
10. Onsite chair massage

Financial, Future, and Family Planning

11. Short-term disability
12. Long-term disability
13. Life insurance
14. Accident insurance
15. Retirement savings — 401(k), IRA
16. Pet insurance
17. Discounts for childcare
18. Direct deposit/access to pay cards
19. Life coaching sessions or classes

Apparel and Dress Code

20. Relaxed dress code

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Carrie Luxem

Restaurant HR Group