# Remote Rewards Brands are re-creating in-office perks for remote employees amid COVID-19. By [Grace Mahas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Grace.Mahas), VP of Content & Insights | Published Jul 7, 2020 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wfh-perks ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Remote Rewards trend? **Remote Rewards:** As employees are required to work-from-home amid the "new normal" of COVID-19, the concept of office perks has diminished. In an effort to re-create some of the in-office benefits for employees, brands are offering meal delivery vouchers, work-from-home snack boxes, and virtual stipend cards, among other benefits. ## The consumer insight behind the Remote Rewards trend Remote work offers employees many benefits, from reduced commute times to flexible schedules. However, many workers miss the advantages that going to a physical office offers. Without any distinctions offered by employers—such as volunteer opportunities, company cars, or catered lunches—employees may turn to employers that are able to offer them rewards for their efforts. To help retain and reward employees while building a sense of corporate culture, businesses are providing alternative benefits for employees. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 26 to Sep 29, 2020 - Published: Jul 7, 2020 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Remote Rewards trend ### Remote Work Perks As employees work remotely, businesses offer alternative perks like meal delivery vouchers, work-from-home snack boxes and virtual stipend cards. ### Virtual Fitness Classes As gyms close due to COVID-19, businesses offer virtual fitness classes to maintain employee wellness and improve engagement. ### Flexible Remote Employee Stipends Businesses streamline expense processes by offering virtual cards with fixed remote employee stipends that can be allocated for Monthly Office Supplies, Monthly Social, and Monthly Snacks. ## What the Remote Rewards trend means for industry ### For Human Resources HR professionals can explore alternative perks and benefits to retain and engage remote employees. ### For Food and Beverage Food and beverage companies can create meal delivery vouchers and snack boxes for remote workers to maintain their energy levels and productivity. ### For Fitness and Wellness Fitness and wellness companies can offer virtual classes and resources to promote employee physical and mental health while working remotely. ## Workshop question How can your brand incentivize remote workers? ## Trend signals for Remote Rewards Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 68%, activity 53%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 68% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Remote Rewards trend 5 featured examples from Mar 26 to Sep 29, 2020. - [Work-from-Home Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacknation): SnackNation Curates Snacks to Nourish, Energize & Inspire (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with companies like SnackNation to offer curated snack boxes for remote workers can expand the reach of snack subscription service… - [Build-Your-Own Snack Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snack-stash): SnackMagic Helps Home Offices Keep a Full Snack Stash (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: SnackMagic disrupts the traditional food delivery industry by focusing on customizable snack boxes for remote workers. - [Remote Employee Stipends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/employee-stipend): Hoppier for Remote Employees is Flexible for Supporting Workers (Category: Special) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine financial technology and remote work needs to create a comprehensive platform for managing remote employee stipends. - [Remote Work Fitness Perks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-perks): Pinterest Supplied Its Employees with Virtual Workouts (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Technology companies can develop and offer virtual fitness platforms and wellness scheduling tools to support remote employees. - [Meal Delivery Vouchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vouchers): Uber Eats’ New Vouchers Let Employers Purchase Meals for Staff & Attendees (Category: Business) Implication: Food delivery services can leverage the trend of customized meal plans and scalable vouchers to attract businesses as corporate clients and offer tailored meal solutions to their… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)