Maxwell’s blog post grabbed my attention right away.  The employee benefits listed definitely entices to work at a firm – short Fridays, international development seminars, ski trips.

Though benefits are not the top priority in job search, they are bonuses that add reward to work.  I would certainly be happier working in those environments and would be more likely to stay in the job.

I was also reminded of an infographic (see bottom of this blog post): The Perks of Working at Google, Facebook, Twitter, and More.

Apart from the flexibility in working hours, medical benefits, and facilities provided by these workplaces, the most attractive was the Beanbag lounge at Linkedin.  By inducing perks as additions to a salary, funds are less costly and more marginal, and will surely make a difference to the working environment.

They are also are excellent human resources strategies.  By showing that management cares about its employees, employees would feel like part with the organization, and thus, they would be more motivated to work hard for the company.  In this light, a little comes a long way.

From now on, I will make sure to keep an eye out for the firm’s benefits when I apply for a job!

References:
–The perks of working at Google, Facebook, Twitter and more [INFOGRAPHIC]