Good pay and progression opportunities are no longer enough to make a job seem attractive. Indeed, jobseekers are now more focused on the benefits and perks on offer when deciding to accept a job.
As a result, many companies now complement their compensation packages with amazing (and sometimes niche) perks like free food, yoga classes and generous parental leave packages — some of which have truly managed to hit the ball out the park and stand out from the crowd of top employers.
So, which companies offer the best benefits?
Read on to find out which top 20 companies have the best incentives, according to Glassdoor’s annual Best Places to Work rankings.
20. Rivian
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
This ecofriendly company not only cares for the environment and carbon emissions but also its employees. Rivian offers a range of impressive benefits, like dental care, health and life insurance, vision care, tuition reimbursement, paid leave, the option for stock purchases, and 401(k) plans.
19. LinkedIn
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
LinkedIn really cares about its staff’s wellbeing, and offers health insurance, employee assistance and counselling, as well as wellness programs that include fitness class and on-site events. There’s also a range of development opportunities, including volunteer days and tuition reimbursement. And when it comes to family matters, LinkedIn doesn’t hold back and offers fertility and adoption assistance, paid parental leave and a childcare subsidy to its employees.
18. Delta Air Lines
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
Delta Air Lines is well-known for good working conditions, compared to other airlines, and being able to retain key staff — even during the COVID-19 pandemic. A few of the perks that employees enjoy include retirement savings, profit sharing, medical and life insurance, gym memberships and, best of all, free or discounted flights.
17. Akamai Technologies
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
Akamai Technologies is considered as one of the best in its field for employee satisfaction. The company has a two-page document dedicated to benefits, including 401(k) plans, stock options, pension plans, home-buying programs, medical insurance, severance pay, visual insurance, volunteer days, on-site gym, paid paternity and maternity leave, tuition reimbursement, and fertility and adoption assistance.
16. Adobe
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
Adobe is another company that has a long list of employee benefits, including personal and family services, dependent care flexible spending accounts, learning funds, relocation resources, discounts, social impact and awards, and travel support. With thousands of happy reviews on Glassdoor, it’s clear that Adobe really cares about its staff — with one employee saying: “Adobe is a socially conscious company [that] puts their employees and customers first. I’m proud to be part of the organization.”
15. Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
Johns Hopkins University really focuses on the wellbeing of its staff, offering a range of benefits centered around their wellness. With on-site fitness centers, staff-led meditation, and flexible schedules, JHU embodies a leading work–life balance. Besides the wellness factor, staff are given generous paid leave, comprehensive health plans, education assistance, charity and volunteer days, as well as scholarship programs.
14. Twilio
Overall benefits rating: 4.4
The communications tools company really focuses on its employees’ satisfaction. Besides regular company perks, Twilio also offers free lunched, a comfortable working environment (including standing desks for those who don’t want to sit down and biweekly massages to release tension at the end of the workday), as well as unlimited time off.
13. Five9
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Five9 has a model structure that other call centers should follow as it really focuses on employee wellbeing. With medical, vision and dental plans, employee health is at the forefront of their culture. Besides this, employees are given voluntary leave, company equity 401(k) plans, as well as flexible spending accounts.
12. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Although NASA has been knocked for lack of progression, all employees are unanimous on the fact that they enjoy great benefits. With paid time off and maternity and paternity leave, as well as health, vision and dental insurance, employees aren’t left worrying about general health issues. The company also pays special attention to diversity and offers plenty of professional support as well as company perks and discounts.
11. Royal Caribbean Group
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Getting paid to travel is a perk in itself, but besides discovering new destinations on the job and free boarding and meals, the Royal Caribbean Group offers plenty more benefits — including health, life, dental, vision, temporary disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus paid sick leave. Long-term staff also get profit sharing, a 401(k) and a defined contribution pension plan.
10. Salesforce
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Tech giant Salesforce is well known for its leading company culture and has been among the best places to work for a few years running. Their CEO, Marc Benioff, is a champion for gender pay equality, having and has dedicated almost $9 million to bridge any pay gaps over recent years. Besides a flexible work schedule, employees are allowed to take mental health days and are offered a stipend with an unlimited list of things they can use it for.
9. Lululemon Athletica
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Lululemon has honesty and vulnerability at its core. The athletic apparel retailer invests in its employees, encouraging them to grow professionally and assist with their community. Lululemon’s benefits include healthcare, investment options, saving plans, and money to work out and focus on physical health. As a result, its staff members encompass the company’s values and remain loyal, resulting in lower turnover rates.
8. Veterans United Home Loans
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
This mortgage lender has managed to build a culture of care with employee recognition cards and support for individual employee goals. Many of its employees have said that they feel appreciated every day — which a model working environment for everyone to follow. As well as a good working structure, Veterans United Home Loans also offers personal and professional development, free food, a casual dress code, monthly massages, and enjoyable social events.
7. Google
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Google needs no introduction for their company benefits. The internet giant remains high on the list for their perks, employee recognition and company culture. Google really takes care of its employees’ wellbeing with great pay, perks and benefits, while ensuring employees enjoy a good work–life balance.
6. Boston Consulting Group
Overall benefits rating: 4.5
Maintaining a strong work environment with frequent follow-ups is at the heart of what makes the Boston Consulting Group a good leader in its market. With plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement, BCG invests into every single employee — with one summarizing: “There is no better place to start your career. Great trajectory. Tons of training. Breadth of experience. Secondments. Grad school sponsorship. Amazing.”
5. Box
Overall benefits rating: 4.6
Box’s CEO, Aaron Levie is famously known for creating a model company culture, focusing on employee wellbeing. By offering amazing benefits and great leadership, Box has managed to deliver great results. Their wide list of benefits includes paid holidays, 401(k) plans, paid sick leave, life insurance, free amenities, and gym memberships.
4. eXp Realty
Overall benefits rating: 4.6
Being a completely virtual company, it can be hard to offer great benefits and high employee satisfaction, but eXp Realty really makes it happen, with one employee claiming that the company “truly cares about its employees and doesn't rest on what they are currently offering; they are always looking to make things better for the employees!”
Besides healthcare and on-going training and support, eXp Realty offers high commissions to all its agents, allowing them to keep 80% of the closing commission, with only 20% going to the company — meaning they can make an addition $16,000 a year on top of their annual salary.
3. Bain & Company
Overall benefits rating: 4.6
Bain & Company was originally voted as the Best Place to Work in the US in 2017, and holds an annual two-day, global “Bain World Cup” football tournament open to all employees. The events are held in different parts of the world each year, giving team members an opportunity to travel. Besides this, the company also offers very competitive compensation packages and embodies a great learning environment, with a very supportive and strong personal development program.
2. HubSpot
Overall benefits rating: 4.6
It’s no surprise that a firm that offers advice on how to offer employee recognition has an outstanding benefits program for its own employees. The marketing company offers unlimited holiday, remote work options, five-year sabbaticals, mental health support, parental benefits, fitness and nutrition options, employee stock purchase, tuition reimbursement, leadership and development opportunities, community support, and lots of virtual staff events.
1. Nvidia
Overall benefits rating: 4.6
This year’s best company to work for is none other than tech giant Nvidia, which focuses on employee development and wellbeing through employee resource groups, wellbeing sessions and great benefits. Employees feel valued and are given flexible working schedules when needed, encouraging a strong and united company culture.
Final thoughts
While a good salary is a major decision factor, employees look beyond a generous paycheck when choosing a job, and focus more on what else a company has to offer to make them stick around.
With more available opportunities, employees want to find a company that shares the same goals and values — one that is philanthropic but also invests in their employees’ wellbeing, growth and development.
And with this in mind, companies across the globe are starting to focus on more than just salary reviews. However, some lead by example, like those listed here, showing the rest how it should be done!
What do you value most when working for a company, and what benefits do you appreciate? Let us know in the comments section below.
Originally published on November 1, 2017.