Perks are important, but which perks are the ones employees want most?
CareerBuilder sought out the answer to that, surveying 3,900 full-time workers nationwide, and came up with as definitive a list as any.
Understanding what motives employees is becoming more critical as the recovery takes hold and people leave for better jobs. While most workers (66 percent) said they are generally satisfied with their jobs, one in four (25 percent) said they will change jobs in the year ahead.
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So, beyond salary and title, what perks matter? Here are the top 10, according to CareerBuilder.
1. Half-day Fridays – 40 percent
2. On-site fitness center – 20 percent
3. Ability to wear jeans – 18 percent
4. Daily catered lunches – 17 percent
5. Massages – 16 percent
6. Nap room – 12 percent
7. Rides to and from work – 12 percent
8. Snack cart that comes around the office – 8 percent
9. Private restroom – 7 percent
10. On-site daycare – 6 percent
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