Trends in employee benefit packages within the IT sector

Purpose:The paper explores trends in employee benefit packages within the IT sector, aiming to understand the evolving expectations of IT professionals and how companies adjust benefits to attract and retain talent.Design/methodology/approach: To achieve the goal, a critical analysis of the literature and thematic analysis of existing materials such as reports on employee remuneration were carried out.It examines current trends in employee benefit packages within the IT sector, focusing on how companies adapt their offerings to meet evolving employee expectations.Findings: The research results indicate that there are discrepancies between employee expectations and the benefits offered, which highlights the need to further optimise benefit packages.Research limitations/implications: As the reports used in this study come from different years (2023 to 2025) and may not be fully comparable, this variation should be acknowledged as a limitation of the research.Practical implications: Companies must tailor benefit packages to attract and retain IT talent.Flexible work arrangements and well-being initiatives should be prioritized.Failure to offer competitive benefits may lead to higher turnover and increased hiring costs.HR policies should adapt to changing employee expectations, integrating more personalized benefits.Social implications: The research promotes better work-life balance and well-being for employees.The findings may influence labor policies to support flexible work arrangements across industries.Originality/value: The paper provides insights into emerging trends in IT sector benefits, highlighting shifts in employee expectations.It offers practical recommendations for HR professionals, IT companies, and policymakers to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.