A Flexible Schedule Is The Wellness Benefit Workers Want

A Flexible Schedule Is The Wellness Benefit Workers Want

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In corporate speak they’re called “wellness benefits.” Maybe it’s tools to help you stop smoking. Maybe it’s a yoga class in the office. These physical, mental, and spiritual programs are a way to reduce employees’ stress, boost performance, and show potential hires a company cares about its employees. Global consulting firm Deloitte recently surveyed thousands of people to see what wellness benefits folks valued the most, and compared benefits most often provided. What benefits does your employer offer? What do you think of them? Which benefits do you wish you had?

Morning Shift talks to Mary Lynn Fayoumi, the president and CEO of the Management Association of Illinois, about wellness benefits offered by employers.