Comments on: Obsess about your employees

By: Having a pool of perks (to avoid discrimination) | bwagy

Having a pool of perks (to avoid discrimination) | bwagy — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:39:54 +0000

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By: Ben Young

Ben Young — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:50:17 +0000

That still happens in some workplaces, I think organisations are well intentioned by wanting to include those with family stresses but it’s a classic case of solving one problem and creating another.

By: Brian (Shadowfoot)

Brian (Shadowfoot) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:48:49 +0000

That makes more sense. I used to hear of cases where employees with families get priority for time off due to kids events. Haven’t heard that happening recently fortunately.

I’m happy for companies to organise events such as family day at the zoo. That doesn’t exclude those without families while making it welcoming to those with kids.

By: Ben Young

Ben Young — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:43:25 +0000

@Brian A lady on twitter also pointed this out, why should one employee who contributes as equally as one another get perks over the other? You are right it would build resentment.

I should have been more defined – but my thinking was perks for families (when compared to other workplaces). Things like flexible hours, freedom of location (when applicable) lend themselves quite well to families but can be taken whether you have a family or not.

By: Brian (Shadowfoot)

Brian (Shadowfoot) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:33:12 +0000

Why extra benefits for family guys? I’d expect that to build resentment in those who don’t have families.