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An effective employee perks program doesn't necessarily require a big investment When it comes to office perks, the bigger and splashier they are, the more ink they get. But for the majority of businesses, building a putting green or hosting an entire cafeteria of free food in the office is out of the question. Before...

Employers are warming up to letting pets roam the office Just when you thought that espresso machines, amazing food and in-house fitness classes were the best employee perks, one increasingly popular employee benefit might surprise you: pet-friendly workplaces. Walk into an office of any size these days and you might find Rover, well... roving around....

Student loan repayment perks are a major incentive for indebted young workers America's students carry $1.2 trillion in student loan debt, so it's no surprise that young workers have been eyeing a perk that helps them to alleviate one of their major financial burdens: student loan assistance. In 2012, 71% of all students graduating from...

We interview Alexa Baggio of the PERKS Convention about the hottest corporate perk programs Alexa Baggio As the office perks industry heats up, it can be increasingly hard for employers to figure out what the best options for their companies are. What will engage employees best, provide ROI, be fairly effortless to implement? Today's interview...

We talk to Debra Wein of Wellness Workdays about wellness program ROI, the best initiatives, and office wellness trends Debra Wein Today, we’re welcoming Debra Wein, CEO and founder of worksite wellness company Wellness Workdays, to the LeanBox blog. With more than 20 years of experience working in the health and wellness industry, Debra is...

From nannies to cash bonuses, here's how companies are encouraging working parents to stay Statistics around offering childcare benefits, extended paid maternity and paternity leave and other flexibility to working parents have made the rounds in the news in recent years, and some studies estimate that 10% of highly-educated mothers choose to opt out of...

Here are some guidelines to enhance communication and make sure your remote workers feel valued Study after study has shown that offering telecommuting or work from home opportunities for employees can help employee happiness and satisfaction rates; flexibility and work/life balance are in-demand benefits these days. And the statistics support that many employers are listening....

Employees like the idea of wellness programs, but often don't participate Despite the fact that many companies have come up with amazing workplace wellness programs, there are a lot of concerns about how many employees actually take advantage of them. Gallup polling shows that only 60% of workers know their organization has a wellness program...

These food-related perks are economical and scalable, and employees will love them! We've all heard of the amazing food culture that companies like Google are providing for their employees. But what about smaller companies that may not have the resources or need for cafeterias, their own rooftop gardens or other time- and resource-heavy snack and...

We talk with Sue Levy of Savory Living about making offices healthier At LeanBox, we’re fortunate to meet great, like-minded companies and individuals who are bringing health, wellness and overall awesome office perks out into the world. We feature interviews to highlight the latest, greatest and most proven workplace benefits, perks and wellness options. Today,...