In simple terms, work perks are benefits in addition to a basic salary. They can be as simple as free tea and coffee, meals at work or fresh fruit – but they can also include health insurance, retirement plans, childcare payments and tuition fees.

Benefits can be offered to full-time and part-time employees, but part-time employees may be offered fewer.

Employee perks are offered on top of a basic salary and add value to the workplace for you as an employee. This makes the job offer more enticing – but it is important to know and understand just how much your work perks are worth so that you can get an idea of the total remuneration you can expect.