One-off perks don’t work, says study – Cyclescheme

Employers are using quick-fix perks in an attempt to boost employee morale in economically uncertain times, according to a study of 1,000 UK employees by OnePoll for Cyclescheme. The number of one-off perks offered, for example, finishing work early on occasions or team lunches, has increased in the past year but is not having a sustained impact on employees’ happiness in 43% of cases, the research suggests.

Employees receiving one-off perks often believe the benefits are being used to appease them for unhealthy work cultures – for example, 47% believe that employers use one-off perks to compensate for long working hours.

Adrian Warren, director at Cyclescheme, comments:

‘It is clear that not enough employers are helping employees get the right benefits that make a genuine impact on their health and happiness. In an uncertain economic climate, companies must do more to listen to what employees want and give them initiatives that will have a lasting impact on their wellbeing.’

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