Once a trend reserved for Silicon Valley startups, creative employee perks have moved into the mainstream, becoming a key strategy used by companies of all types to attract and retain top talent.
Nevertheless, even when workplaces offer perks like free gym access, yoga classes and nap stations, many employees still end up working late hours before pulling a “second shift” at home—running through a secondary list of after-hours tasks such as stopping at the grocery store, arranging dinner or picking up the dry cleaning.