Benefits | THESE are the most requested work perks

Whether it be weekly fruit deliveries, unlimited bar tabs, dining clubs, yoga or even allowing pets in the office, businesses are cottoning on to how effective ensuring worker wellness through perks can be. For minimal costs (I mean seriously, how much can a weekly bowl of fruit cost?) leaders can ensure that workers feel cared for and nurtured in the workplace.

Hokum I hear you say? Well, a recent study by Totaljobs found that over 40% of employees feel less stressed when their company offers perks. 25% of the 1,005 employees and 260 businesses surveyed in the research claimed that perks actively aided in their stability in the company and, therefore, their retention whilst 27% believed that perks actively enhance productivity on a daily basis.

“With mental health concerns within the UK workforce at an all-time high, paired with a national productivity crisis, our research reveals the importance of investing in office space as a method of reducing stress and boosting outputs,” said Totaljobs’ Head of Marketing, Lynne Cahillane, when the research was unveiled.

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“By providing perks, from something as practical as showers and bike storage, to the offer of unlimited snacks or a games room, employers can help to alleviate stress within the workplace and consequently boost morale and productivity,” she concluded.