87% of employees desire food perks in the workplace and say that it would change their perception of that employer and the company culture. |
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Studies have shown offering food perks to your team improves employee happiness & loyalty!
54% of employees are more likely to stay with the company
70% are more likely to recommend as a great place to work
46% would have more focus
49% would be more productive
60% would be happier if food perks were provided
150% potential ROI on providing food perks to your team
70% are more likely to recommend as a great place to work
46% would have more focus
49% would be more productive
60% would be happier if food perks were provided
150% potential ROI on providing food perks to your team
Employee Benefits Statistics
92% of full-time employees believe that companies that offer non-traditional benefits are more likely to recruit top-tier talent (ICIMS)
49% of employees say that receiving perks/benefits means they know that their employers are invested in them as individuals (Clutch)
88% of employees agree it’s important that employers reward employees for great work (AttaCain)
57% of people say benefits and perks are among their top considerations before accepting a job (Glassdoor)
90% of employees who work in places with effective rewards programs agreed with the statement “My work makes a difference” (AttaCain)
Employees who are satisfied with their benefits are the most loyal, with 71% of those employees reporting that they are very loyal to their employers.
(Metlife)
80% of employees are motivated to work harder and stay at jobs longer when they receive appreciation for work. (Glassdoor)
70% of employees who receive “strong recognition” are highly engaged in their workplace. (Cicero)
49% of employees polled said benefits were an important reason they came to work for a company, while 60% said benefits are an important reason for staying. (Metlife)
75% of employees reported they’re more likely to stay with their employer because of their benefit program (WTW)
50% of adults would leave their current job for better benefits (Yoh)
51% of employers plan to leverage benefits as a retention strategy in the next three to five years (MetLife)
Employees who are very satisfied w/ benefits are almost 4x more likely to be very satisfied with their jobs (MetLife)
33% of the Workforce Has Turned Down a Job Due to Lack of Benefits (LendingTree)
68% of employers say improving employee morale and satisfaction is an important consideration in employee benefits; 67% cite improving employee health (Healthcare Trends Institute)
49% of employees say that receiving perks/benefits means they know that their employers are invested in them as individuals (Clutch)
88% of employees agree it’s important that employers reward employees for great work (AttaCain)
57% of people say benefits and perks are among their top considerations before accepting a job (Glassdoor)
90% of employees who work in places with effective rewards programs agreed with the statement “My work makes a difference” (AttaCain)
Employees who are satisfied with their benefits are the most loyal, with 71% of those employees reporting that they are very loyal to their employers.
(Metlife)
80% of employees are motivated to work harder and stay at jobs longer when they receive appreciation for work. (Glassdoor)
70% of employees who receive “strong recognition” are highly engaged in their workplace. (Cicero)
49% of employees polled said benefits were an important reason they came to work for a company, while 60% said benefits are an important reason for staying. (Metlife)
75% of employees reported they’re more likely to stay with their employer because of their benefit program (WTW)
50% of adults would leave their current job for better benefits (Yoh)
51% of employers plan to leverage benefits as a retention strategy in the next three to five years (MetLife)
Employees who are very satisfied w/ benefits are almost 4x more likely to be very satisfied with their jobs (MetLife)
33% of the Workforce Has Turned Down a Job Due to Lack of Benefits (LendingTree)
68% of employers say improving employee morale and satisfaction is an important consideration in employee benefits; 67% cite improving employee health (Healthcare Trends Institute)
Millennials & Benefits
94% of Millennials, 92% of Gen X say nontraditional benefits make employers more attractive (ICIMS)
64% of millennials say benefits are extremely or very important to employer loyalty (Qualtrics)
66% of millennials agree "If I found or was offered a job at another company with better perks, including availability of snacks, I would take it." (PeaPod)
35% of millennials have turned down job offers because they were dissatisfied with the benefits, compared to 27% of all other age categories (Anthem)
64% of millennials say benefits are extremely or very important to employer loyalty (Aflac)
51% of millennials say benefits are where their current employer has the most room for improvement (Aon Hewitt)
26% of small-business employees would jump ship to a larger company if it meant better benefits offerings (Aflac)
95% of millennial employees report that work/life balance is important to them, with 70% saying it’s a very important aspect of their careers (Deloitte)
64% of millennials say benefits are extremely or very important to employer loyalty (Qualtrics)
66% of millennials agree "If I found or was offered a job at another company with better perks, including availability of snacks, I would take it." (PeaPod)
35% of millennials have turned down job offers because they were dissatisfied with the benefits, compared to 27% of all other age categories (Anthem)
64% of millennials say benefits are extremely or very important to employer loyalty (Aflac)
51% of millennials say benefits are where their current employer has the most room for improvement (Aon Hewitt)
26% of small-business employees would jump ship to a larger company if it meant better benefits offerings (Aflac)
95% of millennial employees report that work/life balance is important to them, with 70% saying it’s a very important aspect of their careers (Deloitte)
Millennials: The Foodie Generation
75% of the millennials indicated they valued the “experience” of eating the food far more than the nourishment. In other words, Millennials are increasingly more willing to pay for experiences over products than their predecessors. Millennials look to participate in something unique and noteworthy when they eat out. (The Halo Group)
Millennials are spending the most at restaurants with 24% of their yearly income dedicated to dining out (Fona)
Millennials eat out most at lunch and tend to eat four smaller meals at non-traditional times of the day. (Millennial Marketing)
54% of Millennials eat out at least three times a week or more (USA Today)
While Millennials may be known for their tech-savviness, their financial reputation isn’t quite as gleaming so far. A study conducted by Bankrate.com says that Millennials are falling victim to common financial vices, like spending money by eating out or ordering in a lot.
52% of Millennials 21-32 years old would rather go to a food festival than a music festival. (MediaPost)
61% of Millennials ages 21-24 would rather have dinner at a new restaurant than buy a new pair of shoes. (MediaPost)
Many millennials — despite soul-crushing student debt loan, working lower-paying jobs than previous generations, and even living with parents — still splurge on eating out more than non-millennials at monthly bill of $174. Utility by using food as social currency; food is the new status symbol. (eater.com)
56% of Millennials will switch brands for cents-off coupons. (Restaurant Marketing Labs)
Millennials are spending the most at restaurants with 24% of their yearly income dedicated to dining out (Fona)
Millennials eat out most at lunch and tend to eat four smaller meals at non-traditional times of the day. (Millennial Marketing)
54% of Millennials eat out at least three times a week or more (USA Today)
While Millennials may be known for their tech-savviness, their financial reputation isn’t quite as gleaming so far. A study conducted by Bankrate.com says that Millennials are falling victim to common financial vices, like spending money by eating out or ordering in a lot.
52% of Millennials 21-32 years old would rather go to a food festival than a music festival. (MediaPost)
61% of Millennials ages 21-24 would rather have dinner at a new restaurant than buy a new pair of shoes. (MediaPost)
Many millennials — despite soul-crushing student debt loan, working lower-paying jobs than previous generations, and even living with parents — still splurge on eating out more than non-millennials at monthly bill of $174. Utility by using food as social currency; food is the new status symbol. (eater.com)
56% of Millennials will switch brands for cents-off coupons. (Restaurant Marketing Labs)