Title: Job Perks
Post by: andrea843 on June 19, 2001, 06:47:44 am
Nearly everyone gets vacation and sick time, but what about the "super perks". things an employer provides that are out of the box, extraordinary?
Does anyone out there have on site daycare,or educational benefits or other out of the ordinary employer supplied benefits and if so, what are they?
Does anyone out there have on site daycare,or educational benefits or other out of the ordinary employer supplied benefits and if so, what are they?
Title: Perks
Post by: Katie G on June 19, 2001, 07:37:53 am
I work for a university so we get FULL tuition remission for undergrad AND postgrad courses (except medical and law school). No strings attached! (My former job would only pay if the courses related to your job and you had to sign a paper saying you'd stay with the company for X amount of years afterward.) Additionally, spouses and dependent children get full tuition remission for undergrad courses. A lot of people here are literally putting themselves and their kids through college!
Title: P.S.
Post by: Katie G on June 19, 2001, 07:39:07 am
Andrea, good to see/hear you again!
Title: Re: Perks
Post by: nolalady on June 19, 2001, 08:09:02 am
My company has several:
Matching contributions to non-profit organizations & mini grants
Up to $5,000 toward adoption
Tuition reimbursement
New PC and appliance purchase plans (20% below cost/pre-tax) deducted monthly from paycheck
Yearly Health screenings (flu shots, physicals, etc)
Buying up to a week in Vacation time
40 hrs Dependent sick time
Matching contributions to non-profit organizations & mini grants
Up to $5,000 toward adoption
Tuition reimbursement
New PC and appliance purchase plans (20% below cost/pre-tax) deducted monthly from paycheck
Yearly Health screenings (flu shots, physicals, etc)
Buying up to a week in Vacation time
40 hrs Dependent sick time
Title: Re: Perks
Post by: radaro on June 19, 2001, 08:35:23 am
Most of our benefits are pretty standard in Ontario
- We have socialized medicine in Ontario but our company will cover additional medical benefits (semi-private hospital room, physiotherapist, etc.)
- Dental benefits
- Glasses/contact lenses up to $200 every other year
Some of the ones that are different are:
- Non-traditional medical benefits (i.e. Chinese herbal treatments)
- Free parking
- tuition to courses related to your current position on a sliding scale (100% for A, 75% for B, 50% for C)
- Up to $200/year fitness/wellness or technology benefit
+ beer/softdrink Fridays once a month
- We have socialized medicine in Ontario but our company will cover additional medical benefits (semi-private hospital room, physiotherapist, etc.)
- Dental benefits
- Glasses/contact lenses up to $200 every other year
Some of the ones that are different are:
- Non-traditional medical benefits (i.e. Chinese herbal treatments)
- Free parking
- tuition to courses related to your current position on a sliding scale (100% for A, 75% for B, 50% for C)
- Up to $200/year fitness/wellness or technology benefit
+ beer/softdrink Fridays once a month
Title: My perks
Post by: adassistant on June 19, 2001, 09:16:51 am
First thing in the morning there is a fruit basket waiting for us in each kitchen. We are also offered free coffee, both regular and decaf, hot chocolate, both regular and sugar free, tea, both regular and decaf. A couple of months ago, my company purchased a popcorn machine that rotates from floor to floor (I really don't like it when it's on my floor, it smells way too good!).
We also have tuition reimbursement, free, designated, parking spots, stock options, summer days (paid days off in the summer time), free flu shots...
Because we advertise for the automotive industry, we all receive a nice supplier discount when buying or leasing vehicles. Also, *because* we are considered an automotive supplier, whenever our client's office is closed, we're closed too - paid! So... our office is always closed starting a couple of days before xmas until a few days after New Years (this is quite common for many businesses in SE Michigan). Another perk with working in the advertising industry is that I get just about any magazine or newspaper that I want.
We also have tuition reimbursement, free, designated, parking spots, stock options, summer days (paid days off in the summer time), free flu shots...
Because we advertise for the automotive industry, we all receive a nice supplier discount when buying or leasing vehicles. Also, *because* we are considered an automotive supplier, whenever our client's office is closed, we're closed too - paid! So... our office is always closed starting a couple of days before xmas until a few days after New Years (this is quite common for many businesses in SE Michigan). Another perk with working in the advertising industry is that I get just about any magazine or newspaper that I want.
Title: Re: My perks
Post by: dragonladybug on June 19, 2001, 10:21:56 am
We have a very good tuition reimbursement program, and we get matching contributions to our savings plan (50 cents for each dollar). We also have free coffee, tea and cocoa, and free parking. Some other outside benefits are discounts we can receive - 2 auto manufacturers offer discounts as employees of their suppliers, employee purchase plan from Dell Computers, CompUSA, Sam's Club, numerous health clubs, even a couple of local restaurants give a 10% discount if you show your badge, and we can use the company discount from the travel agency.
This year we received an added benefit - money deposited into our savings plan accounts (deposited as shares) for all who were active employees for the entire fiscal year - the company decided to share with its employees the outstanding profit earned in fiscal 2000! Too bad we won't get it every year.
These are all perks that everyone receives - but I get a few "extras" from my boss because we have a great working relationship (translation - I spoil him rotten and he returns the favor ).
This year we received an added benefit - money deposited into our savings plan accounts (deposited as shares) for all who were active employees for the entire fiscal year - the company decided to share with its employees the outstanding profit earned in fiscal 2000! Too bad we won't get it every year.
These are all perks that everyone receives - but I get a few "extras" from my boss because we have a great working relationship (translation - I spoil him rotten and he returns the favor ).
Title: a different kind of perk
Post by: mcbethers on June 19, 2001, 10:56:47 am
I work for an optical company. We get our glasses at 40% off wholesale and our immediate family gets glasses for wholesale. And there's no limit on how many pairs of glasses we can get.
Title: Company Perks
Post by: kkosmoski on June 20, 2001, 12:14:05 am
In addition to the regular health & dental benefits, we have an optical plan that pays for glasses every 2 years; mail in prescription service which will fill a 3 month supply of hormones for me for $14.73 (you don't want to see me without my hormones!). We have a generous tuition reimbursement plan with full repayment for an A grade going down from there based on grade.
A few times a week we have fresh fruit delivered to our lunch room and there is always free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, plasticware, paper plates, etc. in our department's lunch room. A supervisor brings in donuts each Monday. My dept., engineering, also has a commercial popcorn maker. I buy the popcorn by the case and expense it. We have an in-house event coordinator who will get snacks or lunch delivered to an in-house meeting when requested.
Once a month we have a company paid lunch & town meeting. They give gift certificates for birthdays, work anniversaries and recognition for employee of the month, etc. Our CEO has also taken my entire dept (65 people) to breakfast twice in the past 6 months.
A few times a week we have fresh fruit delivered to our lunch room and there is always free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, plasticware, paper plates, etc. in our department's lunch room. A supervisor brings in donuts each Monday. My dept., engineering, also has a commercial popcorn maker. I buy the popcorn by the case and expense it. We have an in-house event coordinator who will get snacks or lunch delivered to an in-house meeting when requested.
Once a month we have a company paid lunch & town meeting. They give gift certificates for birthdays, work anniversaries and recognition for employee of the month, etc. Our CEO has also taken my entire dept (65 people) to breakfast twice in the past 6 months.
Title: Re: Company Perks
Post by: ozbound on June 19, 2001, 04:05:16 pm
Our company offers dental plan, one pair glasses or contacts per year and has recently added alternative healthcare to the health plan (I'm impressed by that, though still a little irked that they still don't cover birth control--but that might change since the Bartell's suit, ya never know) But we did add a medical savings plan this year, which helps some.
The company matches up to $1,000 per year on employees' 401K plans.
We also get a lot of "extras"--birthday brunches once a month, a pizza party once a year at the BEST pizza place in town, a yearly holiday party that gets better every year, company picnic, and they've recently taking to planning other special outings such as ballgames, trip to Leavenworth for Xmas shopping, etc. Plus there is always FOOD around here for some reason or other--lunch seminars, donuts, employee meetings--it's hard to stay on a diet here!
There's one extra perk that's provided by our location--a wonderful waterfront view and a great place to go for a walk or sit outside for lunch too!
The company matches up to $1,000 per year on employees' 401K plans.
We also get a lot of "extras"--birthday brunches once a month, a pizza party once a year at the BEST pizza place in town, a yearly holiday party that gets better every year, company picnic, and they've recently taking to planning other special outings such as ballgames, trip to Leavenworth for Xmas shopping, etc. Plus there is always FOOD around here for some reason or other--lunch seminars, donuts, employee meetings--it's hard to stay on a diet here!
There's one extra perk that's provided by our location--a wonderful waterfront view and a great place to go for a walk or sit outside for lunch too!
Title: Re: Company Perks
Post by: jadegrniiz on June 19, 2001, 04:22:56 pm
Gosh, I just love my new job
Here's the un-conventional bene. Our staff of about 100 is divided up into 4 "teams". Once a year, each team is given an all-expense paid weekend get-away for each employee + spouse, and the team takes off together.... leaving on a Thursday night, returning Sunday. Typically, the destination is the beach. This year, (they are going throughout this month) they chose my old hometown (you know, the one I just moved away from so abruptly! I'm homesick listening to em brag about their weekends!!!)
Here's the un-conventional bene. Our staff of about 100 is divided up into 4 "teams". Once a year, each team is given an all-expense paid weekend get-away for each employee + spouse, and the team takes off together.... leaving on a Thursday night, returning Sunday. Typically, the destination is the beach. This year, (they are going throughout this month) they chose my old hometown (you know, the one I just moved away from so abruptly! I'm homesick listening to em brag about their weekends!!!)
Title: Bennies
Post by: goldenearring on June 19, 2001, 10:40:30 pm
Jade - you *deserve* your great new job/glad to hear you love it.
Best Unusual Perk - As Xenon would say: "Flexibility - major." I have the privilege of working from home 1-3 days a week, depending on business needs and my schedule. Other than that, nothing too outstanding except for exceptionally terrific people to work with.
Best Unusual Perk - As Xenon would say: "Flexibility - major." I have the privilege of working from home 1-3 days a week, depending on business needs and my schedule. Other than that, nothing too outstanding except for exceptionally terrific people to work with.
Title: Benes
Post by: ssc1208 on June 20, 2001, 09:10:12 am
Our company has so many benes there are too many to mention. In addition to the regular health/dental/vision:
- 16 paid days off per year to start (accrues, so you "earn" the time"
- Free lunch
- Free beverages (incl coffee, hot chocolate, and any kind of soda you could imagine)
- Free pastries/bagels in the morning
- Discounts with the firm travel agency
- Discounts and any number of places ranging from car dealerships to eBags.com
- 401(k) (this is special b/c there is no year waiting period to contribute, once you're old enough, you can put money in)
- Group Legal plan
- Overnight dependent care (if you have to go out of town unexpectadly, they will pay for your babysitting)
- Overnight pet care (similar to above)
- Stop smoking plan - they pay for whatever program you choose to stop smoking, 70% up front, and if you're still not smoking after a period of time, you get the rest of the money
- Wellness screening reimbursement
- Safe ride home - if you feel that you can not safely drive home, they will reimburse you for a cab, no questions asked
- Onsite dry cleaning drop-off
Ok, there's more, but I don't want anyone to go green with envy. It's a pretty nice company to work for. (And yes, we are looking for Admins) I should add, we're a benefit and HR consulting firm, so it makes sense that we get all these cool things.
- 16 paid days off per year to start (accrues, so you "earn" the time"
- Free lunch
- Free beverages (incl coffee, hot chocolate, and any kind of soda you could imagine)
- Free pastries/bagels in the morning
- Discounts with the firm travel agency
- Discounts and any number of places ranging from car dealerships to eBags.com
- 401(k) (this is special b/c there is no year waiting period to contribute, once you're old enough, you can put money in)
- Group Legal plan
- Overnight dependent care (if you have to go out of town unexpectadly, they will pay for your babysitting)
- Overnight pet care (similar to above)
- Stop smoking plan - they pay for whatever program you choose to stop smoking, 70% up front, and if you're still not smoking after a period of time, you get the rest of the money
- Wellness screening reimbursement
- Safe ride home - if you feel that you can not safely drive home, they will reimburse you for a cab, no questions asked
- Onsite dry cleaning drop-off
Ok, there's more, but I don't want anyone to go green with envy. It's a pretty nice company to work for. (And yes, we are looking for Admins) I should add, we're a benefit and HR consulting firm, so it makes sense that we get all these cool things.
Title: Re: Benes
Post by: countrigal on June 20, 2001, 09:25:36 am
Too late ssc1208, I'm already green with envy. Overnight pet care??? That would be awesome, especially when added into everything else you've listed. I don't suppose your company needs admins in a Montgomery-located branch???
Sitting here, trying to find benes....
CountriGal
Sitting here, trying to find benes....
CountriGal
Title: Positions...
Post by: ssc1208 on June 20, 2001, 10:08:09 am
Sorry, CountriGal, our closest offices are Atlanta, Orlando, and Tampa Bay. (I even pulled up the map and looked!)
Title: Re: Positions...
Post by: countrigal on June 20, 2001, 11:16:32 am
Thanks though. Didn't think there would be, and with us just moving here (not even completely unpacked) I don't think hubby would appreciate it if I said "Hon, I think we should move to Atlanta because this company has great benies and I want to see if they'll hire me"... Nope, can't do it. I can see hubby's face going beat red while I worry how long an ambulance will take to get to our unlisted address... I guess I'd better stay here for now.
(but I'm still green with envy!)
(but I'm still green with envy!)
Title: Re: Benes
Post by: dragonladybug on June 21, 2001, 08:06:30 am
Where in Atlanta?? I have it pretty good here, but your company sounds too good to be true!!!
Title: Re: Benes
Post by: ssc1208 on June 21, 2001, 09:07:52 am
Our Atlanta office is on Riverwood Parkway. I haven't a clue where that is. I work at HQ outside of Chicago. I've been to Atlanta's airport, and that's all I've ever seen of the city.
Title: Benefits
Post by: solargal on June 21, 2001, 09:30:32 am
Some of those extra benefits folks are talking about sound great. Our company offers medical/dental/vision care at very nominal monthly charge. Also a 2 part 401K - one part company contributes 50 cents on every dollar and buys company stock with their portion the other part is pre-tax. Tuition reimbursement and on site health center at the company headquarters or if you work outside that area you can join another facility and they will reimburse you for that up to a certain amount, employee assistant program. 3 weeks vacation when you start work then after 10 years 4 weeks. The week off between Christmas and New Year's. Pension upon retirement and health benefits are included at nominal monthly charge it all depends how many years you work for the company. Plus I get to work with a great bunch of people. I've been here 10 years and really like it.
Title: Re: Job Perks
Post by: peachygal on June 21, 2001, 09:52:54 am
I work in the airline industry, so our major benefit is of course the flying priviledges. But we do have many other benefits including a great health/dental plan (very very reasonable for families), vision and daycare reimbursement accounts, tuition reimbursement. Our company has also set up a website to list discounts that are available including attraction and concert tickets, cellphone service, drycleaning. You name it, we get a discount on it. We also get other travel discounts like hotels and car rentals. There are also other perks like adoption reimbursements, another website to help us find help or whatever we need, buddy passes for our friends. I'm finding new things all the time!
And now that they have made great strides in the administrative pay area, this truly is a great place to work.
And now that they have made great strides in the administrative pay area, this truly is a great place to work.
Title: Re: Perks
Post by: juspeachy on June 21, 2001, 10:04:44 am
Being a Federal employee, I think the biggest perk is being able to change jobs and move to different locations without losing senority and retirement benefits.
Since 1981, I have held the following jobs in the following locations:
Personnelman - U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL
Clerk-Typist - Norfolk, VA
Military Personnel Clerk - Norfolk, VA
Lead Education Technician - Norfolk, VA
Secretary (O/A) - Norfolk, VA, and Albany, GA
Secretary (Steno) - Albany, GA
My Organization is changing my title from "Secretary" to "Program Assistant" in the near future. Supposedly, this will allow me job flexibility and more opportunity for future promotions. We'll see...
JusPeachy in GA
Since 1981, I have held the following jobs in the following locations:
Personnelman - U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL
Clerk-Typist - Norfolk, VA
Military Personnel Clerk - Norfolk, VA
Lead Education Technician - Norfolk, VA
Secretary (O/A) - Norfolk, VA, and Albany, GA
Secretary (Steno) - Albany, GA
My Organization is changing my title from "Secretary" to "Program Assistant" in the near future. Supposedly, this will allow me job flexibility and more opportunity for future promotions. We'll see...
JusPeachy in GA
Title: Wow!
Post by: laundryhater on June 22, 2001, 12:24:48 am
Wow! Maybe my potential layoff (won't know anything til July 16th) won't be such a bad thing after all.
I thought I had pretty good benes here, but sounds like there are way better benes to be had elsewhere.
Maybe I'll start my job search early to try and find companies with those great benefits. I was going to just wait until I knew for sure whether I would be laid off or not, but then I would only have 20 days to find a good job. But now I'm thinking since I'm so low on the seniority list that even though I might not get laid off this year, I might next year (next year's budget looks more grim).
I'm going in search of those great benefits!
I thought I had pretty good benes here, but sounds like there are way better benes to be had elsewhere.
Maybe I'll start my job search early to try and find companies with those great benefits. I was going to just wait until I knew for sure whether I would be laid off or not, but then I would only have 20 days to find a good job. But now I'm thinking since I'm so low on the seniority list that even though I might not get laid off this year, I might next year (next year's budget looks more grim).
I'm going in search of those great benefits!
Title: Sounds Like a Good Plan Laundryhater
Post by: whitesatin on June 21, 2001, 01:18:19 pm
I think you are on the right track starting your job search immediately. It can't be fun having a layoff hanging over your head and it's best to search for a job while you still have a job.
I hope you find something to your liking that has great benefits. Now that you know there are those benefits out there, go find them!
WhiteSatin
I hope you find something to your liking that has great benefits. Now that you know there are those benefits out there, go find them!
WhiteSatin
Title: Re: Sounds Like a Good Plan Laundryhater
Post by: countrigal on June 21, 2001, 02:52:56 pm
JustPeachy... being a federal employee has worked great for me too. Like you said, the ability to move and keep your time-in-grade, lv, and accompanying statistics is great. Also, with my spouse being military I have spousal preference which allows me to compete for those job only listed in-house and increases my chances of staying at the same grade as the position I left. And changing the title from "secretary" to "program assistant" definitely opens up the jobs you'll be considered qualified for. We all know that most of the job skills needed are the same for both but it seems that potential bosses don't realise that and don't want a secretary for an assistant. Go figure!?
Title: Re: beens & Unusual perk
Post by: bizybee on June 22, 2001, 06:29:04 pm
Beens I'm envious, let me know if you come to RI with any openings!
Most unusal has to be the valet parking. The company has outgrown the lot so these guys are really appreciated!
bizybee
Most unusal has to be the valet parking. The company has outgrown the lot so these guys are really appreciated!
bizybee
Title: Re: Job Perks
Post by: msgladiator on June 25, 2001, 10:01:39 pm
I am fortunate:
1. Guaranteed annual raises (in above average amounts)
2. Company-paid health and dental plans
3. Optional vision plan
4. Paid short and long-term disability
5. Paid life insurance
5. 401(k) / ESOP
6. Legal services plan
7. Employee assistance program
8. Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000 per year)
9. Pay dues for professional organization membership
As a manager, I also get a corporate credit card, calling card, expense account, car phone, and laptop computer.
What more can a girl ask for?
1. Guaranteed annual raises (in above average amounts)
2. Company-paid health and dental plans
3. Optional vision plan
4. Paid short and long-term disability
5. Paid life insurance
5. 401(k) / ESOP
6. Legal services plan
7. Employee assistance program
8. Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,000 per year)
9. Pay dues for professional organization membership
As a manager, I also get a corporate credit card, calling card, expense account, car phone, and laptop computer.
What more can a girl ask for?
Title: Re: Job Perks
Post by: msgladiator on June 25, 2001, 10:03:22 pm
I forgot to mention, paid holidays, personal time off, and vacation which accrues right from day one. Health and dental started on the first day too. How could I miss those benefits?
Title: Job Perks
Post by: jlkee on June 27, 2001, 03:02:43 pm
I work for a freight airline, so in addition to the usual days off, tuition reimbursement, etc., we get to fly for free on the company planes, anywhere in the world. We do have to keep current in Jumpseat certification (involves taking an open book test and the results are good for 6 months), and since we're moving freight, it involes a lot of unusual hour travel (middle of the night), but it's free. I haven't taken advantage of it yet, but it's nice to know it's there.