Top perks offered to help retain high-performing workers

Top perks offered to help retain high-performing workersTop perks offered to help retain high-performing workersNew data from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray Christmas, Inc., shows that the most popular way that HR leaders say companies try to keep talented workers on board is to offer 401(k) contributions, at 90.5%.As for the methodology, 150 American HR leaders at different companies weighed in.The Top 10 things companies do to keep high-performers from leavingRespondents were able to pick multiple answers.401(k) contributions 90.5%Competitive salary 88.1%Good health benefits 83.3%Professional development opportunities 76.2%Tuition reimbursement 71.4%Preventative health and wellness programs 66.7%Flexible scheduling 64.3%Maternity leave 61.9%Continued education 54.8%Telecommuting 33.3%Andrew Challenger, Vice President of Challenger, Gray Christmas, Inc., commented on the research in a gutachtenThe well-known narrative is that workers are staying i n their positions too long and not making way for the next generation. That is not the case in all places or all industries. Many skilled workers are of retirement age, but companies need them to stay because they cant find the talent to fill their shoes, he said.What company environments are currently likeWhen asked about their companys staffing strategy at the moment, 64.4% of HR leaders said that theirs were currently in the process of hiring, 24.5% said theirs were focusing on retention, and 6.7% said that theirs were downsizing. Just 4.4% said that the question was not applicable.