Return-to-office policies are in full swing, but there's a cost most employers aren't accounting for, and it's hitting employees harder than you think.
While companies debate hybrid schedules and track attendance metrics, employees are quietly absorbing thousands of dollars in annual expenses that keep rising in price. Commute costs. Childcare arrangements. And yes, lunch. All have gotten significantly more expensive in just the past few years, but are requirements of onsite attendance.
The financial pressure is real, and it's showing up in ways that impact your business: lower engagement, higher turnover, and a competitive disadvantage in attracting top talent.
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Food prices have risen dramatically in the last few years, but that's only part of the story. When you add up transportation, additional childcare, and other work-related expenses, the average employee is spending hundreds of dollars per month just to show up.
For many workers, that daily lunch expense has become the most visible reminder of these costs: $15 here, $20 there, adding up to thousands annually. And unlike a one-time expense, it hits every single workday.
Forward-thinking employers are recognizing this reality and taking action. They're reframing workplace food not as a perk, but as essential compensation in today's economy.
This isn't just about being nice to employees. The data shows that companies addressing these costs are seeing measurable returns in retention, engagement, and productivity. They're also gaining a real competitive edge in the talent market.
This guide gives you the latest data to build a stronger business case for employee support programs that actually work.
Our latest research breaks down the affordability crisis facing today's workforce and provides actionable solutions that leading employers are already implementing. You'll discover:
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