25 Job Perks for Remote Employees

Job Perks for Remote Employees

Companies are thinking of various perks to reward and engage their remote workers while professionals have their own requests. Here are 25 job perks you should know about.

home office decorating budget

even though there aren't any studies on this topic, most people tend to enjoy their work more in a welcoming environment

healthy snack delivery

some employers order fresh fruit or nuts and dried fruit mixes for their remote employees, to keep them away from harmful snacks

dog walker

for some dog owners, the company hires a dog walker so their remote employee could focus 100% on work during busy weeks

training reimbursement

many companies sponsor the professional development of their employees, and that is also true for remote employees

annual company retreat

virtual employees get to meet their colleagues in person, discuss the company's future, and relax

paid radio subscription

some companies pay for premium online radio subscriptions for their remote workers

fitness/sports allowance

because they don't walk as much as their on-site counterparts, many companies pay for gym memberships, to get employees moving

paid radio subscription

for those that don't have a home office or perform better surrounded by other people, some companies grant employees access to a local coworking space

flexible work schedule

early risers and night owls can work when they're more productive, enjoying more freedom

cleaning services

when your home is your office, dirty dishes tend to pile up, that's why companies can pay for a cleaning company to keep their employees' homes tidy

book budget

some employers offer an unlimited budget for books, others a monthly budget, for both literature and business-related titles

industry magazine subscription

it's a great way to keep virtual employees in the loop regarding the industry and motivate them to get their own name published

gifts for employee’s kids

some virtual staff members receive gifts for their kids for Christmas or another major holiday

free dry cleaning

to encourage work-from-home employees to get dressed even if they don't leave for the office, a few companies pay for their dry cleaning

gifts for employee’s kids

performant hardware is important when people work from home, and employers make sure they help their staff get the best on the market

internet speed upgrade

you can't really work from home with a dial-up like internet speed, so employers pay the extra cost for the best connection available

tickets to local events

some companies surprise their virtual team members with concert tickets and event passes to help them disconnect

massage therapy sessions

not even a standing desk can protect a worker from back pain, so monthly massage sessions are sometimes included in the benefits package

eye exams

it's always better to prevent vision problems than have to deal with them

weekly free lunch delivery

eating home cooked meals is great but it can become dull, so companies sometimes deliver lunch to their remote team members

city-break plane tickets

a rested and positive employee is more productive, so employers sometimes offer free plane tickets as a performance bonus, to help staff travel the world

donation matchcompanies interested in their social impact, sometimes donate to the favorite charities of their staff, matching their employee’s donation

coffee allowance

coffee might fuel creativity and productivity, so if the office espresso machine is missing, some companies compensate by offering a coffee allowance

paid day off on birthdays

answering birthday messages shouldn't be the highlight of a celebration, that is why some employers offer virtual team members the day off

long midday breaks

a 2-3 hour long lunch break can help telecommuting employees handle house chores, pet projects, kids homework and more, making them happier

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