Happy workers are the most productive workers. Which is why it’s so important for your company to keep employees happy, in any way possible. Like-minded coworkers and a friendly company culture is rewarding, but there are other unique perks that attract both existing and future employees. Here are a few options worth noting:
No official work hours
I’m sorry, did you say nine to five? At Netflix, the employees’ hours aren’t monitored – instead the company only measures what their staff gets done. If you’re thinking about going down this route, make sure your company knows that abusing this policy gets you a one-way ticket out the door.
A big chunk of time off
When you work hard, it’s nice to have an employer who let’s you play hard, too. Companies like Glassdoor and Virgin Group offer unlimited time off, however, that’s not entirely necessary. Start with allowing your staff members to get their birthdays off or after five years of employment, summer Friday’s off. You can still be generous, without going overboard.
Food for thought
Some companies offer employee enrichment programs – very beneficial, but also very rare. Try to follow the lead from the footwear brand BucketFeet. They sponsor monthly learning series, which is an hour-long gathering where employees listen to guest speakers and ask questions. Try to recreate this informal session at your company – make sure there is a clear tie to your business’ mission and values.
Total Wellness
Unlike Google, you may not be able to afford on-staff physicians. However, any amount of effort put into your employees’ physical and mental wellness is just as significant. Try adding food options that can provide workers with a healthy, organic lunch. Other alternatives? Incorporate bi-weekly chair massages and in-house yoga classes.
If you want to foster conditions to increase employee happiness at work, try out some of these cool job perks. If these tips helped you, connect with the recruiting experts at Madison Approach Staffing. We are a staffing agency in White Plains, NY. Our team is ready and available to help make your next hire great! To learn more, call 914-428-4800 or visit us on the web.
