But small-business and employment experts say you shouldn't underestimate the value workers place on alternative forms of compensation, such as flexible work schedules, time off for volunteering and, particularly, the chance to be part of a venture with the potential for great success.

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According to Glassdoor, employees at MITRE, a not-for-profit organization based in Massachusetts and Virginia, commented on the high value the company places on work-life balance as shown through flexible schedules, generous paid time off and other great perks like an on-site cafeteria and gym.

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Team members may like flexible hours, full weekends and time off for family situations.

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Many areas of the company will allow you to work from home if needed and they are very flexible with allowing you to take time off whenever you want to.

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To this day there's still the perception that workers who need time off to care for a sick parent, or who want a more flexible schedule so they can go to the potluck or the play or the parent-teacher conference, are somehow less committed or less desirable.

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It lets organizations off the hook from investing the effort, time, money and people required to create a flexible operating model that achieves business results and supports its people.

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