Perks Employees Love, 150+ HR Docs & Gen Z’s Culture Impact - Feb 26, 2025

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Hello, HR Pros! From paid 'pawternity' leave to elder care benefits, companies are getting bolder with perks. Smart strategy or pure desperation? Let’s dive into the trends reshaping HR — plus more wisdom for this fine Wednesday!

On the agenda: 

🤩 Perks Employees Love: What benefits top wish lists?

✨ 150+ HR Docs: A complete toolkit to elevate your workforce.

🌱 Gen Z’s Culture Impact: Forget stereotypes, Gen Z is the secret weapon.

THE HR SPOTLIGHT

Innovative Perks Employees Love — From Pet PTO to Elder Care

Forward-thinking companies are redefining employee benefits to help attract and retain top talent. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider or upgrade yours? Below are some innovative perks that employees absolutely love:

🐾 Pet-Friendly Policies — Recognizing the importance of pets in employees' lives, companies are offering "pawternity leave" or allowing pets in the workplace. For instance, 9Sail provides employees with time away to bond with newly adopted pets, enhancing employee happiness and loyalty.

👵 Elder Care Support — With an aging population, elder care benefits are becoming essential. Employers like Citi provide resources and time off to care for elderly family members, acknowledging the diverse caregiving responsibilities of their workforce.

🕒 Flexible Work Arrangements — Flexibility is highly valued, with options like remote work, flexible hours, or compressed workweeks. Companies such as Raytheon Technologies provide flexible work arrangements, helping employees balance personal and professional commitments.

🧵 Personalized Benefits Packages — Employers are moving away from one-size-fits-all benefits, offering customizable options that cater to individual needs. For example, Grant Thornton provides a Lifestyle Spending Account, allowing employees to choose benefits that suit their personal and family needs, enhancing morale and retention.

These innovative benefits both address the evolving needs of employees and enhance a company’s appeal as a desirable place to work.

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TREND WATCH

Gen Z is the Secret Weapon for Reshaping Corporate Culture

WorkLife — Despite prevailing stereotypes, Generation Z is emerging as a transformative force in corporate culture. Employers are recognizing their digital fluency, purpose-driven mindset, and desire for personalized career development. Data from Deel's "State of Global Hiring Report" highlights Gen Z's rapid salary growth and low involuntary termination levels.

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NEWS THAT MATTERS

🧪 10 Countries Testing 4-Day Work Week — nations like Belgium and Japan are experimenting with reduced workweeks to enhance work-life balance and productivity.. [Condé Nast Traveler]

🏢 Work Isn't a Place; Culture Isn't Location — Organizational culture transcends physical locations, urging companies to foster connection and collaboration in diverse work settings. [SmartBrief]

🤔 Trump Ravaged DEI: What's Next? — HR is unsure how to move forward after the annihilation of DEI but ideas are emerging. [HR Exchange Network]

💢 Document Work or Resign, Musk Tells Workers — The latest development in the Trump administration's efforts to scale back the federal workforce. [BBC]

HR WISDOM

20 Ways & Tips of Promoting Sustainability in the Workplace

­­­­Environmental sustainability has been gaining more and more momentum over the years, thanks to the likes of Greta Thunberg and the army of climate activists marching on her side. As the world is finally catching on, an increasing number of companies is taking inspiring measures to eliminate their environmental footprint and transform into ecologically conscious businesses.

Feeling inspired? There are many green practices you could also introduce to your workplace and turn it into a sustainable environment. From green spaces to composting and going paperless, this list of tips will give you some ideas on how you can make your office more sustainable.

BREAKROOM