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Hangover leave to 13-month pay: Could these wild work perks catch on?

Tim Duggan Work columnist November 6, 2025 — 3.30pm

We all work for different reasons. At one end are those who work simply for the salary and nothing else. The other end of the scale are the fortunate (and few) passionate believers who would do their jobs even if it didn’t come with any financial reward. Most of us sit somewhere in the middle.

One thing that can make a big difference to your satisfaction at work are the perks that come with it. These are the additional benefits, outside your regular income, that increase your enjoyment and attachment to the company.

Research from Deloitte and Origin Energy last year found that remuneration and benefits were the reason t

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