Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices
BNN Bloomberg
The thinking at many companies is that staff might not be keen on returning to the office without something to ease the transition — such as a splashy new space with catered lunches, room for workouts and other perks like childcare.
A gym and a courtyard complete with foliage and a fountain are coming soon.
"We're making it like a very unique experience and the entire office is kind of a lounging area where we want people to just feel super comfortable," said J.P. Chauvet, chief executive of the Montreal-based company software company.
Amenities aren't unusual for tech companies, which have long offered luxurious office perks for talent acquisition and retention, but they have been beefed up in recent months to lure staff back to company workspaces at least a few days a week and to entice prospective hires.
