The most unique workplace experiences worldwide
Ice cream on tap, an afternoon nap, a lunchtime surf. Surely, we can’t be talking about work, can we?
Actually, yes. Many workplaces are adopting unique and intriguing work perks to attract and engage the best talent to their organisations!
If your best employee benefit is free coffee and a branded pen, that might be fine for some, but employers who are getting creative with their offerings are creating an employee experience with true talkability. Recruitment is marketing, which means showcasing why you’re the best choice for the potential employee.
We know perks aren’t everything, but they count for something. This is according to World’s Best Workplaces 2021 which lists three factors that stood out in their research: special recognition, training opportunities and special and unique benefits.
Unique work benefits from top ranking workplaces worldwide
Workplace naps
Thrive Global is a media company that values shut-eye. They provide a wellness room with a nap pod in addition to regular messages that keep their people feeling refreshed and recharged.
Fertility support
Yahoo offers employees a cryopreservation benefit, which involves freezing eggs, sperm and embryos for fertility treatments.
Catered meals from sustainable sources
Australian company Canva is on a mission to achieve some impressive sustainability goals. One of them involves providing fresh, healthy meals using sustainable ingredients and environmentally-friendly cutlery. They limit food waste by confirming team numbers ahead of time, and any leftovers are given to employees to take home.
Paw-ternity leave
mParticle offers up to two weeks of personal leave to employees who adopt a rescue dog and also allows them to bring their pooch to work.
Free ice cream
If you work for Ben & Jerry’s, you get a say in what they name their new ice cream flavours, which is pretty cool! They also reward employees with three pints of ice cream a day.
The ultimate surf break
Employees at outdoor clothing company Patagonia receive a daily surf report and get a company-wide announcement on good surf days to encourage them to head outside and catch some waves.
Job swap
Ever wondered about a career change? If you work at CISCO, you can have a go from the comfort of your existing workplace with the opportunity to job swap on a temporary or permanent basis.
The impact of a unique offer
Roland Wee, managing director of Great Place to Work Australia, says the best employers focus on the mental, emotional and physiological needs of employees. People working at companies rated highly in 2022 were 7 times more likely to stay there long-term and 15 times more likely to endorse their company as a great place to work.
Your options for employee benefits are limitless. Research proves that people want balance, growth and a positive employee experience. Everyone is claiming to provide that, so how can you make yourself heard above the noise and offer a positive employee experience? Offer something different, something unique, something that aligns with your product, service and brand values.
Want to learn more? For further insights into employee experience, head over to the Heart Talent blog.