One of my more mercurial bosses once admonished me about something I did (or didn't) do, declaring it didn't matter because "perception is reality." So, ultimately, what I did didn't matter as much as what it looked like I did.

It's an argument I've struggled with in the years since, exacerbated by our society's embrace of "perceived" celebrities such as the Kardashians (how many are there?).

That being said, employee perception of – and appreciation for – their benefits is a more important reality than ever in these less-than-stable times.

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