A study from CV-Library, a UK job site, reveals how automotive workers believe ‘workplace perks’ are futile and that most would rather bank the money, especially in the post-Christmas months when money is notoriously tight.
The job site conducted research amongst over 2,400 UK professionals this winter to determine how UK workers feel about workplace perks offered by their employers.
Survey findings reveal;
- Only 22.2% of automotive employees receive perks at work, lower than the national average of 24.3%
- The overwhelming majority (80.8%) of industry workers believe businesses should offer workplace perks
- Early finishes rank top on the list of favourite perks among automotive professionals:
Early finishes – 29.6%
More holiday – 25.9%
Money savers (e.g. gym membership) – 11.1% - 37% of automotive professionals would feel happier if their employer offered more perks
- Despite being excited about workplace perks, when asked to choose between perks at work and a pay rise, 81.5% of automotive workers would opt for the money
- Furthermore, two thirds (66.7%) of sector professionals don’t believe workplace perks are important when considering new career opportunities
Lee Biggins, Founder and Managing Director of CV-Library comments: “When ran effectively, workplace perks can go great lengths to creating a happy and productive workforce.
“However, it’s important that perks aren’t used as a replacement for fair salaries and bonus schemes, especially if you’re bringing staff on-board in January, when many employees experience a funding-drought after the Christmas period.
“Automotive professionals have revealed that higher salaries and bonuses are more important than workplace perks, and businesses need to take this into consideration when recruiting for their automotive vacancies.”
