Employee Benefits
The 4 best employee benefits for remote teamsThe 4 best employee benefits for remote teams
The 4 best employee benefits for remote teams
Employee Benefits
Aug 7, 2023
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A few years ago, only 6% of employees worked fully remotely, and the traditional workplace was mostly physical. But times have changed. Today, 84% of employees prefer to work from home and many would even quit their jobs for companies that offer remote work options.
If you want to remain attractive to new and existing employees, now’s the time to review your company’s employee benefits.
Read on to discover the best four benefits to offer your remote employees and appeal to hard-to-find candidates!
1. A home office stipend 1. A home office stipend
1. A home office stipend
A good office setup is essential to a happy work life. But in today’s remote world, companies often overlook it. A proper home office setup is, however, very important in remote working. You can help your employees create this space by giving them vouchers to buy equipment, or adding it to their salary as a bonus. Whichever option you choose, your team will really appreciate this perk.
Why your remote employees will love this benefitWhy your remote employees will love this benefit
Why your remote employees will love this benefit
How can your employees be happy at work if they're uncomfortable - or in pain?
A home office stipend allows them to create a space where they’re more comfortable - and productive. It brings the ‘in-office’ feeling into their home - helping your team to focus and work better.
At the moment, only 1 in 5 companies cover some costs for their employees’ work equipment at home. So, offering a stipend will give your compensation package a real competitive edge.
2. Child care benefits2. Child care benefits
2. Child care benefits
As much as we love them, kids can drive us all mad - especially when you’re working from home.
Your employees with children have to juggle their kids’ needs and squeeze in school runs while trying to do their best at work.
Show your employees you understand this with additional childcare benefits. They’ll feel supported and more valued - something that all employees crave from their employer. This benefit can be flexible; allow employees to choose how a portion of their salary is paid or simply offer vouchers for trusted childcare services.
Why your remote employees will love this benefitWhy your remote employees will love this benefit
Why your remote employees will love this benefit
Childcare vouchers take the stress out of parenting - and give your employees a well-needed break.
Plus, childcare can be extremely expensive, so this is a benefit that your employees will feel in their pockets.
Only 6% of employers offer childcare benefits, so implementing this will give you a real competitive edge - especially with senior candidates who are more likely to have children.
3. Home cleaning benefits3. Home cleaning benefits
3. Home cleaning benefits
In a recent survey, 8 in 10 remote workers said they do household chores when working remotely. This is a major distraction because most of us like to work in a clean and organised environment. Give remote employees subscriptions or vouchers for cleaning services to take their minds off that dirty spot on the carpet while working and they’ll love you for it!
Why your remote employees will love this benefitWhy your remote employees will love this benefit
Why your remote employees will love this benefit
Offering cleaning services is one way to win your team’s hearts (and productivity!).
It removes the stress of household chores, giving them room to concentrate on other important tasks. With one less thing to worry about, they’re more relaxed and able to put in the work.
As an employer, you also benefit. Your employees can spend their breaks actually relaxing - not hoovering or doing household chores in the middle of the work day. This means they’ll be fully recharged and focused during the day.
4. Employee travel benefits (Mobility Budget)4. Employee travel benefits (Mobility Budget)
4. Employee travel benefits (Mobility Budget)
When you think of employee travel benefits, you might think of company cars or maybe a public transportation ticket - and perhaps you offer these already.
But with your employees working from home (and not travelling to the office every day), why would travel benefits be on this list?
Well, there’s a new benefit turning the heads of remote employees: the FREE NOW Mobility Budget.
Well, there’s a new benefit turning the heads of remote employees: the FREE NOW Mobility Budget.
It’s an allowance to help them get around their city in a more flexible way, without the need for private or company vehicles. They can use their budget for a load of transport options, including taxis, eScooters, eMopeds, and even shared cars.
They can use their budget in their free time - or for travelling to the office a few times a week if they’re hybrid workers.
Why your remote employees will love this benefitWhy your remote employees will love this benefit
Why your remote employees will love this benefit
Who doesn’t love a free trip? Imagine grabbing a cab home from a restaurant and expensing it. Sounds great, right?
Offering a transport budget to employees who don’t need to come into the office shows you
As remote working has grown, so has the popularity of mobility budgets. It’s the next big thing in employee benefits:
Want to know more about employee transport benefits?
We recently published a survey showing exclusive data on new transport benefits. and how it’s changing the world of employment. Click below to get your copy:
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