What benefits are employees looking for in 2022?
In our last post, we discussed the Great Resignation and how you can start using this challenging time to rethink your recruitment strategy. In this post, we’d like to look a little more at the benefits that people are looking for in a post-Covid world.
Research has shown that flexible working is here to stay.
The pandemic has afforded plenty of opportunities for people to start thinking about what it is they really want from a career. Research has shown that the number one benefit that would persuade a candidate to leave – or join – a company is whether or not that company offers flexible and remote/hybrid working.
With the mammoth rise in remote working during lockdowns, working from home has rapidly become the norm – and the expectation that companies will have a hybrid or remote model in place isn’t going anywhere. In fact, according to a recent Career Arc survey, about 40% of candidates would not apply to a company if they did not offer flexible or remote work.
Another key perk employees are looking for is flexible hours and an emphasis on work/life balance – recent research has shown that a whopping 88% of applicants would consider a lower salary if flexible hours were provided.
While flexible working is the most important benefit you can offer your staff in the current climate, there are several other notable benefits worth looking at, including:
- Life insurance and financial security
- Mindfulness and meditation apps
- Digital healthcare solutions and private healthcare
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Childcare and parental leave
- Increased holiday allowance
What can you do?
It’s imperative that you look at the benefits you have in place already and consider how you can attract – and retain – top talent by offering more perks. The key here is to make sure you’re upfront about what you offer.
- Include your benefits in your recruitment adverts
- Reinvigorate your flexible working culture and ensure that prospective employees see themselves as being a part of your story – even if they’re not physically present
- Use social media to broadcast and showcase your perks. Whether it’s a staff reward day, a birthday or a weekly virtual pub quiz, make sure you’re emphasising how great it is to work with you!
Need help?
We know how hard it is to recruit at the present time. Luckily, we can offer a free audit of your recruitment strategy and social media platforms to see what’s missing and help you shout about what makes you great. Simply contact us to find out more.
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