Saw this comment in today's Independent which made me smile...
Someone needs to send Len McCluskey a dictionary with the word "perk" underlined, then knee him in the groin and show him the door before he kills off BA completely and makes all of his BA members unemployed.
Wikipedia:
The term
perqs (also
perks) is often used colloquially to refer to those benefits of a more discretionary nature. Often, perks are given to employees who are doing notably well and/or have seniority. Common perks are
take-home vehicles,
hotel stays, free refreshments, leisure activities on work time (
golf, etc.),
stationery,
allowances for
lunch, and—when multiple choices exist—first choice of such things as job assignments and vacation scheduling. They may also be given first chance at job promotions when vacancies exist.