Find out which perks, incentives and benefits candidates seek, and which ones employers offer.
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.
