Employee Benefits
Discovering the employee benefits that work best in your organization is critical to organizational success. Many employee benefits are low cost and even no cost. Below are examples of employee benefits from the five best large and medium companies to work for in 2013.
Top 5 Large Best Places to Work (Fortune Magazine)
1. Google: Free food in company cafeterias, climbing wall, and free laundry. With revenue up over 20%, every employee received a 10% pay hike. More than two-thirds of the employees provided each other with $175 peer spot.
2. SAS: On-site healthcare, high quality childcare ($410/month), summer camp for kids, car cleaning, beauty salon, state-of-the-art, 66,000 sq. ft. gym, etc.
3. CHG Healthcare Services SKG: Employees of this medical staffing firm compete in talent shows, trivia contests, and activities like a “Dress As Your Favorite President” competition. Extra paid time off is given to sales teams that meet their goals. Two on-site health centers.
4. Boston Consulting Group: Generous pay and a solid commitment to social work: Social Impact Practice Network (SIPN) allows employees to work for the U.N. World Food Program and Save the Children. Consultants provided hands-on support in Haiti after the earthquake.
5. Wegman’s Food Markets: Health screenings include a flu shot and H1N1 vaccine. 11,000 employees ate five cups of fruit and vegetables a day and walked up to 10,000 steps each day for eight weeks as part of a company challenge.
Top 5 Medium-Sized Best Places to Work (Los Angeles Business Journal)
1. Acuity: Thanks “champion” employees in many ways. Top 100 accomplishments published annually. Personalized Wheaties boxes for all employees. Unlimited job-related tuition reimbursement, onsite cafeteria, gym, welcome reception for new hires families.
2. Integrity Applications Incorporated: Covers 100% benefits for employees and dependents. Sponsors ice cream socials, holiday parties, chess tournaments, etc. CEO sends a letter to every new hire’s spouse, welcoming them to the IAI family. Nine out of 10 new hires are made out of employee referrals.
3. Holder Construction Company: Work life balance support. Company closes at 3:30 pm on Fridays.12 weeks parental paid time off after birth of baby, teddy bears to siblings. Parents given time off to attend parent teacher conferences, school plays, and other important life events.
4. Customink: Employees welcomed and rewarded with custom T-shirts, jackets and other gifts. Happy hours, celebrations for company milestones, encouraged to make their workplaces unique.
5. Development Dimensions International: Fun events like “It’s All About You” week to celebrate a job well done. Team activities such as dragon boating, bowling, movies. New employees receive a 6-week development plan.
