Employees also value well-being benefits such as on-site gyms, ergonomic workspaces and as health insurance coverage (16%), the survey found.
Career development opportunities, a positive work culture and inclusive policies that promote diversity and equity also play a crucial role in an employer’s attractiveness to potential hires, as they contribute to an overall sense of well-being and job satisfaction and foster a company that does right by its employees, according to Zakai.
What benefits are really in high demand?
Niki Jorgensen, managing director, client implementation, at Insperity, who is based in Denver, Colorado, said wellness benefits — such as health insurance, flex time, work-from-home abilities and PTO — make the most difference in workers’ daily lives.
“An on-site yoga program can make an employee’s day better, but the ability to work from home two days a week can completely alter the way they balance their time,” she said.
“The ability to work from home two days a week can completely alter the way [employees] balance their time,” said one job expert. (iStock / iStock)
Here’s a more detailed look at why some of these benefits are so attractive.
Flexible working hours
Cross-generationally, employees can use flex hours to stay on top of their job while also taking care of their personal responsibilities, said Jorgensen.
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For example, working parents can use flex hours to pick up their children from school, while non-parents could use them to care for a sick relative, she said.
Paid time off
Increased PTO does not just help workers take vacations — it also helps them manage medical appointments and important life events like moving homes, said Jorgensen.
“Taking time off is also essential to avoiding burnout,” Jorgensen said.
Health insurance
Health care costs can be very expensive for workers and their families.
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“The more coverage employees can get through their employer, the less financial strain they will feel,” she added.
On-site fitness facilities
“Many employees struggle to fit fitness into their day, even though exercise is an important part of well-being,” Jorgensen said.
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“On-site fitness facilities can allow them to work out during lunch or shortly before work, when they otherwise would not be able to make it to the gym.”
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