'Work perks arms race' | 'Hangover leave' and 'time off after a break-up' top new benefits wish list

‘Hangover leave’ is the new job perk that Americans would most like to see employers start offering, according to a new poll.

But millions would also welcome such other new benefits as ‘Breakup leave’ (compassionate leave when a romantic relationship ends) and ‘Houseplant bereavement leave’ (if a beloved houseplants dies) – according to the poll of 1,230 Americans conducted by YouGov for Trusaic, a provider of equal pay compliance software and consulting.

The war for talent, the ‘Great Resignation’ and the challenge of compensating staff in inflationary times all mean that employers are now offering ever more lavish benefits, in a kind of perks arms race.

“Some employers already offer ‘pawternity leave’ (paid time off to bond with a new pet) and pet bereavement leave,” said Matt Gotchy, Trusaic’s Executive VP of Marketing.