Why ‘flashy’ perks won’t keep employees at work

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  • Key Insight: Learn why perks no longer drive retention; benefits must enable meaningful work.
  • What’s at Stake: Failure to adapt benefits risks lower retention, engagement, and competitive positioning.
  • Forward Look: Expect benefits personalization, flexibility, and leadership practices to define employer competitiveness.
  • Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Leaders may believe that offering flashy, unique perks encourages employees to stay, but in some cases, those efforts could have the opposite effect.

Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

Paola Peralta is an Associate Editor at Employee Benefit News and has been with the team for five years. She is a proud UCF journalism graduate who got her start through a Dow Jones News Fund … Read full bio


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