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Firms boost workplace benefits to attract, retain, tech-savvy workers
Pingpong and pool, free lunches on Fridays, fully stocked refrigerators, on-site yoga, generous vacation time, telecommuting options and employer-paid health coverage: If the list of perks sounds like a throwback to the dot-com boom, think again.
At a time when many businesses are slashing benefits to the bone, a growing number of Chicago-area companies are bucking the trend. Those fortunate employers who can afford to go the extra mile for their workers can boost productivity and ultimately gain market share, said Joe Dwyer, chief executive at Brill Street + Co., an Internet matchmaker for job seekers and employers.
"These companies go all out to attract and retain the best and brightest," he said.
Ann Meyer
Full Story: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/columnists/chi-mon-minding-perks-1026oct26,0,400399.column
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