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Recession-Friendly Employee Perks
During a slow economy, most companies are looking for places to cut spending. It’s tempting to start with employee perks and rewards — the word “perk” itself implies an unnecessary extra. But your employees are your most important asset, and keeping them happy is never more important than when layoffs and budgets cuts have made work a challenge. Here are three creative ways to keep rewards in your budget.
1. Give Gifts That Mean Something
For those familiar with Fat Tire, New Belgium Brewery’s flagship ale, the Fort Collins, Colorado-based brewery’s most unique benefit shouldn’t come as a surprise: Employees receive a custom bicycle for their one-year anniversaries. Founder Jeff Lebesch started the brewery after a bicycle tour...


