Google, Facebook, Netlix and Spotify are among the companies ranked for going above and beyond when it comes to their employee benefits provision, according to a survey by Glassdoor.
Using the employee-shared benefits reviews on its website, the organization has ranked a range of employers that offer such unique perks as life coaching services, egg freezing, free amusement park passes and more.
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Glassdoor named the following 20 companies as standout employers:
1. Netflix offers one paid year of maternity and paternity leave to new parents. It also allows parents to return to work on a part- or full-time basis, and take time off as needed throughout the year.
2. REI encourages its employees to get outside by offering two paid days off, called “Yay Days,” a year to enjoy their favourite outside activity.
3. Salesforce staff receive six days of paid volunteer time off a year. If they use six, they receive a $1,000 grant to donate to a charity of their choice.
4. Spotify provides six months of paid parental leave, plus one month of flexible working options for parents returning to the office. The company also covers costs for egg freezing and fertility assistance.
5. World Wildlife Fund employees take Friday off every other week, also known as “Panda Fridays” at the nonprofit.
6. Airbnb gives its employees an annual stipend of $2,000 to travel and stay in an Airbnb listing anywhere in the world.
7. PwC offers its employees $1,200 per year for student loan debt reimbursement.
8. Pinterest provides four paid months off for parental leave, plus an additional month of part-time hours, as well as two counseling sessions to create a plan to re-enter the workplace.
9. Burton employees receive ski passes and “snow days” to hit the slopes after a big snowfall.
10. Twilio offers employees a Kindle plus $30 a month to purchase books.
11. Twitter is well-known for providing perks such as three catered meals a day, but some lesser-known benefits include on-site acupuncture and improv classes.
12. Accenture covers gender reassignment for their employees as part of its commitment to LGBTQ rights and diversity.
13. Walt Disney Company wants its employees to enjoy the “Happiest Place on Earth” as much as its visitors by offering free admission to its parks for employees, plus their friends and family, as well as discounts on hotels and merchandise.
14. Facebook provides $4,000 in “Baby Cash” to employees with a newborn.
15. Evernote hosts classes through “Evernote Academy,” which offers team-building courses like macaroon baking.
16. Epic Systems Corporation offers employees a paid four-week sabbatical to pursue their creative talents after five years at the company.
17. Adobe shuts down the entire company for one week in December and one week over the summer.
18. Asana employees have access to executive and life coaching services outside the company.
19. Zillow pays for employees who are traveling to ship their breast milk.
20. Google provides the surviving spouse or partner of a deceased employee 50% of their salary for the next ten years.