Y ou've started your business, and have taken the time and effort to recruit the most suitable, talented and hard-working people you could find. Now you need to make sure they are motivated and full of energy. If your staff lose enthusiasm, not only will productivity drop but you could lose members of your team to rival 244 companies. But it takes more than a decent salary to keep staff morale high and team members loyal. One of the most effective ways to boost allegiance and drive is to provide company benefits - by which we mean more than the legal requirements such as pensions, holiday pay and parental leave. In an increasingly competitive recruitment market, companies have to offer employees more than a decent pay cheque and their legal entitlements every month. According to a survey by jobs website Glassdoor, 57% of people say benefits and perks such as health insurance are one of their top considerations when accepting a job, and four out of five say they would choose more benefits over a pay rise. As well as helping your company attract new talent, studies have shown that staff perks can boost employee wellbeing and productivity too. While the benefits for your company can be huge, you don't need a massive