Across many industries companies of all shapes and sizes offer benefits for their employees. But how does the opinion of the British public compare to what businesses are actually doing for most of their workers?
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What you get vs What you want
Companies set up benefits for their employees to keep them happy. We asked people what they currently receive but also what they would value over a pay rise.
| Perk | % Who Pick As The Best Perk They Currently Get | % Who Pick This As The Perk They Most Want | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee discount | 19.61% | 11.05% | Harrods - 33% off all items |
| Additional holiday / Sabbatical / Flexible working hours | 18.82% | 26.28% | Virgin - Unlimited Holiday |
| Training Budget | 11.82% | 3.06% | Barclays - Interview Assistance for Prospective Employees |
| Food / Drink | 11.25% | 9.18% | Google - Free Catering |
| Wellness (yoga, massages, bring your dog) / Health / Maternity / Paternity | 10.38% | 10.54% | MADE.com - Bring Your Dog To Work |
| Events / Away Days / Dress-Down Fridays | 10.31% | 5.36% | JustEat - Resident DJ for Office Parties |
| Insurance | 9.01% | 10.80% | Allen and Overy - On-Site Doctor and Dentist |
| Travel / Company car | 5.98% | 16.41% | Audi - Company Car |
| Luxuries | 2.81% | 7.31% | Cogeco Peer 1 - Office Pub, Treehouse, Putting Green |
Work Perk Satisfaction
Is the UK happy with the extra benefits their employer provide? We’ve asked males and females across the country to rate their perks.
How happy are you with the benefits you currently receive at work?
| Choice | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| Very happy | 13.86% | 18.37% |
| Somewhat happy | 45.43% | 42.05% |
| Neither happy nor unhappy | 26.55% | 25.44% |
| Somewhat unhappy | 11.80% | 10.60% |
| Very unhappy | 2.36% | 3.53% |
Job Perks and the Generations: Millenials Vs Boomers
As you go through life, your priorities change and so too will the benefits you look for from your employer. A lot is said about each generation, but what do they prioritise in terms of their working benefits?
We asked: “If you were looking to apply for a new job, which of the following perks offered by a company would most increase the likelihood of you applying for a job with them?”
| Perk | Gen Z (18-24) | Millenials (25-38) | Gen X (39-52) | Baby Boomers (53-60) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £4,000 housing contributions | 28.76% | 21.74% | 15.94% | 14.98% |
| Sabbatical - Up to 6 weeks paid leave | 23.53% | 19.48% | 22.11% | 21.71% |
| £1,200 to spend on exercise/fitness related products | 11.11% | 14.43% | 7.77% | 5.81% |
| One years parental leave | 11.11% | 10.78% | 3.19% | 1.53% |
| Health Insurance / Death-in-service | 9.80% | 10.61% | 22.51% | 26.61% |
| Paid Volunteering Opportunities | 7.84% | 5.91% | 7.17% | 3.06% |
| New company car every 4 months | 4.58% | 5.22% | 10.36% | 8.87% |
| None of the above / not sure | 3.27% | 11.83% | 10.96% | 17.43% |
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Sherine Robinson says
I would like a quote for a client please who is looking for a benefits package for 9 employees, they would like to include medical insurance, gym, dental and would like to be offering a good package to employees.