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Netflix made waves last week with an year-long parental leave policy. It's a bit of a mirage - but one that will make employees happier.

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Not all employee discount programs are created the same. Access Perks highlights several of the key differences HR pros need to look for.

What Millennials Want (In the Workplace): Employee Perks

Less than 1/3 of employees feel valued by their organizations. Employee perks can go a long way toward engaging Millennials and every other employee.

What Millennials Want (In the Workplace): Better...

When it comes to the workplace, having a comfortable, friendly environment is important to Millennial employees.

What Millennials Want (in the Workplace): The Comforts of...

Millennials are attached to their smartphones and other modern technology. That technology can be of great benefit to your business.

What Millennials Want (in the Workplace): Something...

Millennials want their work life to feel as comfortable as their home life. That's going to require a change in office culture for most places.

What Millennials Want (In the Workplace): Opportunity

Millennials crave opportunities to succeed - a trait businesses should be harnessing.

What Millennials Want (In the Workplace): Good Business

If they want to engage Millennials, employers need socially responsible and ethical policies.

What Millennials Want (in the Workplace): More Compensation

Millennial employees are like any generation in that they want to be compensated fairly. The good news is they're open to what "compensation" means.

What Millennials Want (in the Workplace): More Flexibility

In the first of a new series of what Millennials want from an employer, we look at their desire for flexibility.

How to Help Employees Win in the New Work/Life Era

The era of work/life balance is over, and the two are now inseparable. The only way to keep employees from burning out is to help them "win."