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something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the salary's not great, but the perks make up for it
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But the real perks of staying at a ryokan are the impeccable hospitality (omotenashi), multicourse kaiseki dinner (and ensuing breakfast spread) that’s typically built into room rates, and, not always but sometimes, access to a nearby or on-site onsen (hot spring).
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Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Starting today, Ford says its Power Promise promotion will run through March 31st, 2025, giving US customers who buy a new model year 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit more time to take advantage of the perks.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
By doing so, these principles can become ingrained in workplace culture by the time Generation Beta enters the workforce, rather than being treated as mere perks or afterthoughts.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In a Dish Podcast interview last month, Holland also joked about the perks of dating Zendaya and filming Spider-Man, and a separate Christopher Nolan project.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Popularized through platforms like Glassdoor reviews and workplace blogs, anti-perks highlight a growing demand for benefits that genuinely enhance employee well-being.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The term emerged as employees began to voice dissatisfaction with perks that seemed performative or misaligned with their actual needs.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
However, booking directly through the travel provider also has its perks.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Starting today, Ford says its Power Promise promotion will run through March 31st, 2025, giving US customers who buy a new model year 2024 or 2025 Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit more time to take advantage of the perks.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 3 Jan. 2025
By doing so, these principles can become ingrained in workplace culture by the time Generation Beta enters the workforce, rather than being treated as mere perks or afterthoughts.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
In a Dish Podcast interview last month, Holland also joked about the perks of dating Zendaya and filming Spider-Man, and a separate Christopher Nolan project.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Popularized through platforms like Glassdoor reviews and workplace blogs, anti-perks highlight a growing demand for benefits that genuinely enhance employee well-being.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The term emerged as employees began to voice dissatisfaction with perks that seemed performative or misaligned with their actual needs.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Our expert take The Platinum Card® from American Express is a premium card loaded with annual statement credits, entertainment benefits, extensive airport lounge access, elite status perks and more.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
However, booking directly through the travel provider also has its perks.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Perks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perks. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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