What attracts talents? It isn't only a good pay package, but the other perks that come along with the job. Here are a list of 20 companies that really know how to take care of employees. From fitness to health to meals and unlimited vacation days, you'll want to work here!
1. Google
What they do: Rule the universe. Location: The Googleplex in Mountain View, Calif. Office
perks: Free lunch, dinner, yoga classes, car washes, on-site doctors and 10 year death benefits.
2. Facebook
What they do: Social network. Location: Menlo Park, Calif. Office
perks: Free transportation, dry cleaning, gym and free meals. Also, free bike repair.
3. Mars
What they do: They make M&Ms, Orbit, and Whiskas. Location: McLean, Va. Office perks: You get free candy if you work in the snacks department, and if you work in the pet division you can bring your pet to work.
4. Discovery
What they do: Make documentaries and programs. And show you lots of Oprah. Location: Discovery’s headquarters are located in Silver Spring, Md. Office
perks: Free classes and events for employees, and seminars and in-house wellness center for employees to see doctors and pick up prescriptions in the offices.
5. Xero
What they do: Online accounting. Locations: New Zealand, Australia, the U.K., and San Francisco. Office
perks: Supporting independent coffee shops as part of office culture, and lets you socialize and catch up with coworkers like it is a party.
6. The Boston Consulting Group
What they do: Global management consulting firm and advisor on business strategy. Location: Boston, Mass. Office
perks: Red Zone Report for employees who are working too hard to take a break and $10,000 to volunteer at a nonprofit.
7. Pinterest
What they do: Let you share stuff that isn't yours. Location: San Francisco, Calif. Office
perks: Regular hackathons among employees to create new ideas, and a weekly happy hour where founders of Pinterest get the Spanish inquisition.
8. World Wildlife Fund
What they do: Conservation organization in over 100 countries to preserve wildlife and animal habitats. Location: WWF’s headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. Office
perks: Panda Fridays - employees get the day off to spend more time with their families and pursue outside interests.
9. General Mills
What they do: Make Yoplait, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, and Cheerios. Location: Minneapolis, Minn. Office perks: You get 3 weeks paid vacation a year and increases the longer you work there. Flexible work arrangements and working part time if it fits your schedule.
10. Birchbox
What they do: Send people monthly secret box of beauty samples. Location: New York City Office perks: You get to try every product for free.
11. Omnigon
What they do: Digital consultant for sports and entertainment brands. Location: New York City Office
perks: Thursday, 5pm - Happy hour at the bar. DJ included.
12. Kiva
What they do: Online lending platform supporting the developing world. Location: San Francisco, Calif. Office perks: Monthly recess, where everyone takes a 30 minute break to eat free food, listen to music and relax.
13. Deloitte
What they do: Financial services. Location: New York City headquarters, with offices in Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New Zealand, among others. Office
perks: They offer two sabbatical programs - a one month unpaid leave you can take any time for any reason and a three to six month paid sabbatical to pursue personal growth.
14. Justin.tv
What they do: Video site, channels made by users. Location: San Francisco, Calif. Office perks: Free massage twice a month. Free lunch and dinner every day. Fine Liquor Friday for staff.
15. Tagged
What they do: Social discovery website. Location: San Francisco, Calif. Office perks: Free gym membership, regular massage days, unlimited sick and vacation days, and monthly wine tastings. So upperty!
16. Zappos
What they do: sell lots of shoes. Location: Las Vegas Office perks: Napping pods, massage chairs, game center, fitness center, and free food. Medical coverage is top notch, fertility and adoption benefits, company paid events for the whole family involved.
17. Valve
What they do: Games. Location: Seattle Office perks: Laundry services, gym, snack room, free lunch on Thursdays, Free Massage Fridays, and all expense paid vacation for employees.
18. Groupon
What they do: Make sure you pay less for more. Location: HQ Chicago Office perks: Unlimited paid vacation days, massage chairs, "New parent leave program", and reimbursement for fitness and public transportation.
19. Dropbox
What they do: Help you store files in the cloud. Location: San Francisco Office perks: Flexible hours, 18 days paid vacation and 11 paid holidays annually. Break rooms and free meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
20. Microsoft
What they do: Run the world, but not as good as Google. Location: Richmond Office perks: New parents get generous maternity and paternity leave, mentoring programs, health care coverage for Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy.
There has always been a universal connection between nature and the supernatural, believing there is more to plants than just being a part of nature. Herbs are not merely a food or medicine, but they serve as a bridge to the divine and protective guardians. The mystical significance and mystery of herbs and their symbolic roles have fascinated the entire world for ages. Read more
There’s nothing worse than arriving at a picnic, beach day or barbecue only to realise you’ve forgotten the esky. But keeping beer cold without a cooler is absolutely possible—with the right tricks, a bit of improvisation, and a little knowledge of how temperature and insulation work. Read more
Managing finances is critical to business success. Yet accounting and bookkeeping consume significant time and resources. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and growing companies often struggle balancing financial management with core operations. Many are discovering a practical solution: hiring Filipino remote accountants who deliver expertise, accuracy, and cost savings without geographic limitations. Read more