A thirst for work

Less than a third of British employees think the company they work for is generous to staff, it has been revealed. According to research 32% think their organisation is too thrifty, while 43% believe staff incentives are poor. A third believe that small perks such as free tea and coffee help boost their morale, but 25 per cent have seen their companies cut back on this provision during the recession. Just 57 per cent of British workers are able to enjoy a free cup of tea or coffee at work it was found. One in ten respondents said cutbacks on refreshments had changed the atmosphere for the worse at work, while 19 per cent said it had left them wondering about the future.

The research for uSwitch.com reported that 38 per cent of workers expect at the very least for an employer to provide hot drinks for staff. A spokesman said "Perks like free tea and coffee do add up, but the cost is minimal when compared with the value that staff place on them. Cutting out the free cuppas may add to the bottom line, but there may be a far greater price to be paid in staff morale."

According to the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, job satisfaction levels have hit an all-time low during the winter months.

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