Although many companies offer training opportunities, companies today must offer more to attract skilled workers. The number of possible benefits for employees may seem overwhelming. Especially for small businesses that cannot rely on much money for individual funding or are multi-generational companies, it is difficult to find a suitable solution for everyone.

The first step towards employee-friendliness can therefore be challenging, but it is fundamentally easy to accomplish. Our experience has shown that these three tips help the most in addressing the issue. You will see that it is not so difficult to find the right extras for your team and thus attract new colleagues.

Ensure that the benefits truly help the employees

The purpose of such benefits is to help employees. Therefore, it makes the most sense to ask them directly and check whether and which services are truly helpful for them. For example, if everyone on the team already owns a bicycle, it makes little sense to offer bike leasing. Or funding for childcare when most colleagues do not have small children.

The first and most important step in selecting additional benefits is to ask the team what services are genuinely useful for them. Find out what is important to them: for example, a healthy work-life balance with a flexible vacation day policy or financial incentives for better motivation. The benefits you offer should align with their expectations and motivate them. Otherwise, such perks make no sense. Talk to your employees and ask why they chose your company and what they believe are the greatest advantages of your company.

It is also important to communicate openly with employees about additional benefits and to discuss them with them. Encourage your team to take advantage of these perks! Many often do not utilize such services because they do not know if they are entitled to them and how to apply for them. Make it clear to your colleagues what benefits they can claim in your company.

3 simple benefits that any company can offer

If you do not know where to start with a benefits program, it is probably because you do not know what can help your employees and what is affordable for you. These 3 benefits are simple and inexpensive to implement in any company and will immediately improve your team's work life.

1. Tax assistance for tradespeople

Tradespeople work hard, they have long days and often simply do not have the headspace to take care of their taxes. The topic is complex and difficult for laypeople to understand. So why not utilize the expertise from your accounting department? The accountants in your team are knowledgeable about the topic and can support colleagues with their taxes. The tradespeople save time and nerves, but above all, money for a tax advisor. A benefit that is not unimportant for some workers.

2. Let them participate in decision-making

Good tools and machines are essential for every tradesperson. Therefore, it is a significant advantage for them to be able to participate in decisions regarding new purchases. This not only shows them that their opinion is valued by the company but also allows them to learn about new, high-quality tools and equipment. Professionally, employees can develop further and improve their skills, which ultimately leads to better work. As an entrepreneur, one often has little time to deal with new machines and tools. Leave it to the tradespeople. They will greatly appreciate it!

3. Come together at team events

While there are many benefits regarding everyday work and the job itself, the greatest advantage and main reason why tradespeople remain loyal to their employer is the community. When the team works well together and feels comfortable, they perceive this community as a significant advantage. But as an entrepreneur, you must do something for it! Come together at team events, after-work beers, and celebrations. They do not have to be large events – it is enough to take a little time for a few shared evenings.

Especially in multi-generational companies, it is wonderful when the entire workforce comes together. It is important that everyone is involved – including management. Because this greatly fosters the team's sense of community and is a good reason for everyone to stay.

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