US business magazine Forbes recently ran an article discussing the benefits of employers providing \u2018perks\u2019 of the job in terms of maximising employee productivity and loyalty. Whilst expert opinions were divided as to how effective these perks and benefits could be \u2013 over, say, a great company culture \u2013 well, we thought we\u2019d share with you some of the weird and wonderful workplace luxuries some US businesses are providing for their staff. Here goes: <\/p>\n
1: On-site masseuse<\/strong> \u2013 to combat stress in the workplace companies including LinkedIn, American Express, Coldwell Banker, Intel, SAS and Samsung provide chair massages to employees. It\u2019s not always free, but it does mean employees don\u2019t have to travel to get their stress-relieving fix. <\/p>\n 2: On-site doctor\u2019s office<\/strong> \u2013 the software firm SAS has provided an on-site Health Centre at its HQ since 1984. The centre provides a wide range of services at no cost for employees and their family members covered by SAS health insurance. So again, so need to miss a half day\u2019s work travelling to and from a doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n 3: Cleaning Service<\/strong> \u2013 IT staffing firm Akraya sends professional cleaners to employees\u2019 homes twice a month to combat the stress of having to cope with work as well as stay on top of housework. <\/p>\n 4: MetroNap EnergyPod<\/strong> \u2013 one of our favourites! As seen at Google offices, this \u2018chair with a helmet\u2019 reclines and plays soothing sounds for that all-important power nap. At $12,895 apiece, we wonder how soon we\u2019ll be seeing these gizmos in UK offices?!<\/p>\n 5: Webcam-monitored childcare<\/strong> \u2013 Deloitte in particular underwrites the costs of childcare for employees who place their little ones in daycare centres that have Webcams installed. Mums and Dads can log on remotely from the office or by phone to check in on Junior at any time, thus giving peace of mind and letting them get on with their work. <\/p>\n 6: On-site Bar<\/strong> \u2013 another favourite! Social media company Yelp has both an on-site bar and even \u2018adult beverage\u2019 vending machines delivering FREE beer and developed by its own engineers! Of course, drinking on the job isn\u2019t allowed, but it\u2019s a way for employees to socialise after working hours, perhaps making use of the pool table, ping pong and video games room too. <\/p>\n 7: Scooters<\/strong> \u2013 corporate HQs in America can be vast and are often called a \u2018campus\u2019. To help employees travel to and from meetings \u2018on campus\u2019 companies including Abercrombie and Fitch and Google provide scooters for just that purpose. <\/p>\n 8: On-site laundry and dry cleaning<\/strong> \u2013 perhaps the most sensible and useful of the lot, firms including Facebook, Google and Twitter offer on-site laundry and dry cleaning facilities to make life that bit easier for their people. <\/p>\n So, that\u2019s how they\u2019re doing things over the pond \u2013 but if you\u2019d like to start things off a little easier, how about coming to talk to us about your office layout and design? Even simple changes can make a big impact on employee productivity and wellbeing at work. As experts in workspace design we can ensure you maximise your space as well as your employees\u2019 enjoyment of it. <\/p>\n Though we may try and talk you into investing in a MetroNap EnergyPod\u2026just so we can come and have a go! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" US business magazine Forbes recently ran an article discussing the benefits of employers providing \u2018perks\u2019 of the job in terms of maximising employee productivity and loyalty. 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