- To compete, they offer some of the best
- See which companies are raising the bar and going beyond free food, on-site gyms, and 401(k)s to attract new talent.
33 incredible perks Google, Netflix, and other US companies are offering their employees right now
Facebook, Google, Netflix, and other companies offer their employees incredible benefits and perks. Here are some of the best in the US.
Most of us spend a majority of our waking hours at work, so it's only natural that we want to enjoy our time in the office as much as we can. And perks help — a lot.
According to career site Glassdoor, more than half (57%) of all workers say perks and benefits are among the top things they consider when deciding whether to accept a job, and almost 80% of employees say they would prefer new benefits over a pay raise.
That's why some employers are raising the bar and going beyond standard vacation days, health insurance benefits, and 401k matching to attract top talent.
Companies like Airbnb and Google are offering unique and surprising perks like travel stipends and death benefits, Glassdoor reports, while Facebook and Netflix have upped the ante for companies wanting to support new parents.
"Benefits and perks matter because they're an added piece of the total compensation puzzle," Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor's career trends analyst, told Business Insider. "Job seekers should understand what benefits and perks an employer may be offering, and do their research ahead of time to find companies that offer benefits that matter most to them."
Employees rated some of their favorite employee benefits on Glassdoor. The following perks are not only unique, but they also received a rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor.
Generous paid parental leave at Netflix
Netflix offers one paid year of maternity and paternity leave to new parents. The company also allows parents to return part-time or full-time and take time off as needed throughout the year.
'Yay Days' at REI
REI
Paid time off for volunteering at Salesforce
Salesforce
Egg freezing at Spotify
Spotify
Travel stipends at Airbnb
Airbnb, rated Best Place to Work in 2016
Ski passes and snow days at Burton
Burton
Death benefits at Google
Free intern housing at Facebook
Fitness classes at Reebok
Employees at Reebok are encouraged to take advantage of the company's full on-site gym and CrossFit box throughout the workday.
Lactation consultations for new moms at American Express
American Express offers parents access to a 24-hour lactation consultant, and mothers traveling for business can ship their breast milk home for free.
Gender reassignment benefits at Goldman Sachs and Accenture
Goldman Sachs has offered coverage for gender reassignment surgery since 2008.
Accenture
Free burgers at In-N-Out
In-N-Out's employees can treat themselves to a free Double-Double burger and fries during each shift.
Generous paid parental leave for part-time employees at IKEA
Partial student-loan debt reimbursement at PwC
PwC
Full tuition reimbursement at Starbucks
Starbucks provides full tuition reimbursement for its employees, covering an online bachelor’s degree program through Arizona State University.
A ramp-up policy for new parents returning to work at Pinterest
Global soccer tournaments at Bain & Company
Bain & Company holds an annual, two-day, global "Bain World Cup" soccer tournament, which is open to all employees. More than a thousand employees from 50 Bain offices help make it the event of the year.
Last year's tournament was in Los Angeles.
Wellness stipends at Eventbrite
Eventbrite helps keep employees healthy by offering a monthly $60 wellness stipend, which can be used on everything from gym dues to juice cleanses.
Sabbatical programs at Deloitte
Deloitte offers two sabbatical programs: an unpaid, one-month sabbatical that can be taken for any reason, and a three- to six-month sabbatical that can be taken to pursue personal or professional growth opportunities with 40% pay.
Free e-books at Twilio
On-site acupuncture and improv classes at Twitter
Required time off at Adobe
Adobe
Free park admission at Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Company
Team-building courses at Evernote
Evernote
Life- and career-coaching sessions at Asana
Asana
Epic Systems Corporation: four-week sabbatical
Epic Systems Corporation
Breast-milk shipping at Zillow
Zillowpays for overnight shipping of breast milk when a new mom is traveling.
Fitness program reimbursement at Microsoft
Microsoft offers an annual $800 "StayFit" reimbursement program to help cover the cost of gym memberships and fitness programs.
On-site pampering at Genentech
Genentech offers unique on-site amenities, including car washes, haircuts, a childcare center, mobile spa, and dentist.
Counseling and consultations for employees and their dependents at Southwest
Southwest offers all employees and their dependents access to "Clear Skies," an employee assistance program that provides confidential counseling, work-life services, and legal consultations.
'Baby cash' at Facebook
'Panda Fridays' every other week at the World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund
Generous 401k matching at United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
USAA matches employee 401k contributions at 8%. The average US company matches at 6%.
Jacquelyn Smith contributed to an earlier version of this article.