Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults agree there is a fringe benefit that they would like to see their employers offer. Fringe benefits are non-wage benefits or perks provided to employees outside traditional healthcare and time-off offerings. Flexible work hours followed by mental health coverage and continuing education reimbursement are the most sought-after fringe benefits by U.S. adults.
The most offered fringe benefits for park and recreation professionals are employee assistance and counseling and continuing education opportunities.
Key Findings:
- Ninety-four percent of U.S. adults agree there is a fringe benefit that they would like to see their employers offer
- Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults would prefer their employer offer flexible work hours
- Seventy-two percent of parents with children between 13 and 17 years old prefer their employer offer flexible work hours
- Adults living in urban areas were most likely to prefer commuter benefits like public transit discounts, free parking or mileage stipends
- Fifty-three percent of Gen Xers look to their employers to provide wellness programs compared to only around 40 percent of Gen Z, millennials or baby boomers feeling the same
Links
Press Release, 2024 NRPA Park and Recreation Salary Survey
