

More From the Blog...
What changes will new technologies like AI and automation bring to the workplace? Professionals and managers share their thoughts in this infographic from...
What are companies' biggest recruiting pain points? Learn what challenges managers face when hiring for their teams in this infographic from Robert Half.
POPULAR PERKS, INCENTIVES AND BENEFITS
PERKS
What workers want | What companies offer | ||
---|---|---|---|
Flexible work schedules | 88% | 62% | |
Compressed workweek | 66% | 17% | |
Telecommuting | 55% | 14% | |
On-site amenities (e.g. gym, childcare) | 38% | 23% | |
Paid time off for volunteer activities | 31% | 21% | |
Employee social events | 21% | 44% |
INCENTIVES
What workers want | What companies offer | ||
---|---|---|---|
Annual or biannual bonuses | 77% | 44% | |
Profit-sharing plan | 49% | 33% | |
Sign-on bonuses | 49% | 19% | |
Retention bonuses | 41% | 12% | |
Spot bonuses | 32% | 22% | |
Stock options | 29% | 9% | |
Deferred compensation plan | 23% | 12% |
BENEFITS
What workers want | What companies offer | ||
---|---|---|---|
Health insurance | 69% | 88% | |
Paid time off (vacations, sick days, paid holidays) |
67% | 80% | |
Retirement savings plan | 48% | 52% | |
Dental insurance | 37% | 71% | |
Vision insurance | 16% | 60% | |
Pretax programs (e.g., commuter benefits, spending accounts, HSAs) | 15% | 22% | |
Life insurance and AD&D insurance | 13% | 53% | |
Leave of absence | 11% | 44% | |
Disability insurance (short-term and/or long-term) | 10% | 58% | |
Employee assistance program | 8% | 39% | |
Tuition assistance or reimbursement | 6% | 14% |
Robert Half surveys of more than 1,500 workers and 600 HR managers in North America.
Multiple responses were permitted.
© 2018 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.