Company budgets are tight as we head into a new year — but employees still want to be rewarded for a job well done. If salary negotiation isn’t an option, workers are preparing to ask for more employee benefits as a form of compensation.
Ninety-three percent of employers are concerned with retention, according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning report, signaling a willingness to meet employee demands when fiscally possible. When asked what keeps them up at night, employees responded that financial security, mental and physical wellness, job security and career advancement were some of their top concerns, according to a survey from consulting firm Mercer. To help employees get the conversation going, FlexJobs gathered 10 in-demand benefits and perks to request in lieu of salary increases.
