When it comes to employee attitudes about what binds them to their employers, perks are just gimmicks. What counts? Core benefits and compensation.

That’s according to a report by industry analyst George LaRocque, released by New York City-based payroll and benefits software developer Namely. The report indicates that in their quest to build a healthy company culture, employers should be focusing on the big things — core benefits and compensation — before they start adding employee engagement perks such as recognition, wellness, or rewards programs.

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