The Best Perks of the Job (Infographic)

Employers can face a struggle to attract and retain a diverse range of special talent. Heads can easily be turned if an employee doesn’t feel valued within a company.

Many studies have noted that a high satisfaction rate related to employee benefits can go a long way to increasing loyalty and happiness within the workforce.

While large companies have the financial backing to provide lucrative benefits that help retention rates, small companies should still take note and learn from their larger counterparts.

Some perks come in the form of how the office is designed and furnished, as evident some of Googe's amazing looking offices. They are all designed to keep employees happy and motivated.

Here’s what companies from a range of industries are offering their employees…

Infographic Transcript

Employee Insights: The Best Perks of the Job

Many companies run with similar perks such as medical plans and paid holiday leave. But which employers go above and beyond to grant that greater quality of life to its employees'?

Employees who are very satisfied with their benefits are almost four times more likely to be very satisfied with their jobs.

Industry: Technology

Google

Free gourmet food and never-ending snacks, promoting a healthy lifestyle through food
24/7 in-house tech support from their TechStop service
Dogs are welcome into the office
Employees can be given “massage credits” for a job well done. Redeemable for a one-hour massage
When a Googler passes away their spouse receives half their salary for the next 10 years
The 80/20 rule allows Googlers to dedicate 80% of their time to their primary job and 20% on passion projects
Xoogler alumni support for the rest of your life

Microsoft

Huge discounts on Microsoft products
Free membership at ProSports Club
A shopping mall right on the Microsoft grounds in Washington
On-campus health centre. Walk-ins welcome
Fields and courts for a large variety of sports
Lots of entertainment, including Xbox’s, pool tables and arcade machines

Apple

Matches employees for time spent on philanthropic endeavours
Provides monetary assistance to family members in the event of the death of an Apple employee
Mothers can take a total of 18 weeks of parental leave, and fathers can have up to 6 weeks
Large discounts on Apple products
Holds an event called the “beer bash” every few weeks. Serves free beer and live bands perform

Industry: Food Beverage

McDonald’s (US)

Cash rewards based on annual performance
Company car program which includes insurance, maintenance and repair
Anniversary splash - Extra week of paid time off when an employee reaches an anniversary “of the fives” (5, 15, 25, 35).
Sabbatical program - employees can take an eight-week paid sabbatical every 10 years of full-time continuous service
Adoption assistance - help with costs associated with adopting a child under the age of 18

Starbucks (US)

Tuition reimbursement for Arizona State University's online studies program that covers two years of classes
a 30% in-store discount and one free pound of coffee, box of K-Cup Packs or tea a week
Employee sponsored retirement plan: offers 4-6% 401(k) matching

Nestle

Expansive discount program
Cell phone discounts
Up to 90% off at 18,000 dining locations
Up to 35% off movie tickets
Price discounts off electronics
Air, Hotel & Car Rentals from Corporate Perks

26% of job offers are rejected due to benefits/salary not meeting expectations.

Industry: Travel Hospitality

Marriott Hotel

Healthcare benefits for hourly workers that work 30+ hours a week
Steep discounts on rooms for family and friends
Quarter Century Club - free weekend hotel stays for life
Awards of Excellence - Oscar-style ceremony
Career advancement - recruiting from within (e.g. entry-level to management)

Southwest Airlines

Free flights on Southwest Airlines
Large discounts with participating carriers
Guest passes for family and friends to share the experience
Annual employee events (Haunted Headquarters and Spirit Parties)
Skill growth - Spending time in another person’s shoes to learn about their job

Walt Disney World Resort (Cast members)

Access to Mickey’s Retreat. A place to relax during downtime at work
Huge variety of discounts, from Disney hotel rooms to dining
Rights to shop at ‘Company D’ store. Exclusive items you can’t buy anywhere else
Behind the scenes tours and talks
An exclusive look at future attractions

51% of millennials say benefits are where their current employer has the most room for improvement.

Honourable Mentions

Weight management program reimbursement
Online health classes
Tobacco cessation offerings and resources
Child and adult (elder) care consultation and referral
Financial and legal consultation and referral services

Cisco Systems

Expert medical opinion program, which provides a free second opinion about a complex medical condition
Baby gift program to welcome new family members
“Fun funds” for team celebrations and team-building exercises
Wellness programs for you and your spouse or domestic partner

Mattel, Inc