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Are your remote perks actually working?
plus: 3 ways to rethink comp & benefits for your team
👋 Welcome back to All Things Remote: your weekly shortcut to building lean, efficient remote teams without the chaos.
In today’s send:
✅ How to design fair global pay bands
✅ Perks that actually boost retention (not just free snacks)
✅ Tools & ideas to keep comp simple & transparent
But first: What’s the most underrated perk or benefit you’ve ever seen offered?
Now, let’s get to it👇
🧠 Top finds this week
🌟 Work–life > salary
83% of US workers now prioritise balance over pay — perks must be human-centred.
📊 Remote workers outperform with support
A two-year study finds Fortune 100 remote/hybrid firms see 42% higher productivity when they invest in support systems.
🛠 Remote work incentives that actually engage
Why well-structured remote incentives can transform retention, productivity, and satisfaction.
🌐 Remote hours drop, productivity holds steady
While remote staff may spend less time at their desk, overall productivity remains stable.
HR is lonely. It doesn’t have to be.
The best HR advice comes from those in the trenches. That’s what this is: real-world HR insights delivered in a newsletter from Hebba Youssef, a Chief People Officer who’s been there. Practical, real strategies with a dash of humor. Because HR shouldn’t be thankless—and you shouldn’t be alone in it.
How to get comp & benefits right in remote teams
Compensation and benefits aren’t just HR admin. They’re culture-shapers.
Here are 3 principles to keep in mind: