by Ben Hess, Managing Director, ThirdPool Recruiting
MetLife just published their 17th annual employee benefit trends study.
The most desired benefit among workers of all ages was unlimited paid time off.
There seems to be an emerging consensus among corporate workers that some of the most expensive and complex benefits being offered are not that great.
Many of the creative perks offered by workplaces are essentially designed to keep an employee at work longer by removing excuses, like the need to eat, or see a doctor across town.
The backlash among survey respondents is increasingly,
“Sure, that stuff all sounds great, but what we really want is to have a life.”
The report goes on to make the connection between paid time off and a flexible work schedule.
Most employees offered unlimited time off don’t end up taking more time off—they seem to value the perception they’re not being micromanaged and held to rigid standards.
This is a trend that should be noted by real estate recruiters and hiring managers.
If you’re recruiting new agents from outside the industry, a flexible work schedule may be the benefit that resonates most with these candidates.
If you’re recruiting experienced agents, focus on how your company can support not only a flexible work schedule, but also provide tools to make the agent more productive within such a framework.