Perks are now a must for 60% of workers — but it’s not all free beer Fridays

Earlier this month, UK hospitality firm Loungers (which runs the Brightsides, Lounges and Cosy Clubs chains) closed for a day to host a festival for its 7,000 staff.

LoungeFest featured street food stalls, music, fairground rides and bars, with teams from across the country throwing off their aprons and letting their hair down.

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