Many Canadians are looking for ways to maintain their work-life balance with a focus on workplace flexibility. To accommodate this, Canadian PR agency Media Profile is offering a $3K Work Away Benefit for employees of the agency for the second year in a row.
Media Profile's Work Away benefit allows employees to work remotely for up to one month with $3,000 financial support from the company, removing the financial barrier for those who wish to take workcations. The benefit was highly utilized in 2022, with 47% of employees taking advantage. Despite economic challenges, the company continues to support its employees by offering this benefit in 2023.
"It is fantastic getting to see how excited people at Media Profile are around taking advantage of the Work Away benefit," said Alison King, President at Media Profile. "There’s no limit to the creativity too - we’ve had employees conquer it completely solo to colleagues booking group trips and banding together. I think this really speaks to how supportive the culture is here at our agency."
Work Away Benefits
Media Profile Offers its Employees $3k for Workcations
Trend Themes
1. Workcations - The concept of workcations is becoming increasingly popular, with employers offering financial support for remote work while on vacation.
2. Flexible Work - More companies are recognizing the importance of work-life balance and offering flexible work arrangements such as remote work and flexible hours.
3. Employee Benefits - Employers are offering unique and innovative benefits to attract and retain top talent, such as work away benefits and sabbaticals.
Industry Implications
1. PR and Communications - PR and communications agencies are offering unique benefits such as work away benefits to attract and retain talent.
2. Human Resources - Human resources professionals are developing new and innovative employee benefits to improve work-life balance and enhance employee satisfaction.
3. Hospitality and Travel - The hospitality and travel industry can benefit from the increasing popularity of workcations, offering packages and amenities tailored to remote workers.