![]() They also offer discounts to their employees for a selection of museums. Google offers discounts for their employees to attend events where they’re likely to learn something new that would help them in their job. Turns out a lot of the side projects have turned into something much bigger. Whether that’s learning to code, or something else that will spark creativity, they’re more than welcome to take 20% of their time to do so. Google give their employees the chance to go out and invest their time into a side project. This policy goes by the ratio of 80% work, 20% play. That’s why they offer these little perks… ![]() Let’s be honest, you enjoy work more when you have a good work-life balance. Google believe that it’s important for their staff to take time to do what they enjoy. These little pods are sound and light proof, so you can catch a few zeds even during the busiest hour of the day. Good job Google have the “decompression capsules” on hand! Oh, and they throw in a little cash bonus to new parents too!ĭidn’t get the best sleep last night? Coffee not doing it for you? This is also true for adoptive or surrogate parents. Whoever the primary caregiver is, regardless of gender, can claim up to 12 weeks of paid leave. In comparison to the UK’s 2 weeks (qualifying) paternity leave, Google offer 7 weeks paid paternity and 18-22 weeks paid maternity leave. Paternity is a sore, and difficult subject for some companies. That’s a company that really cares about its people!Īnyway, let’s move to the other end of the life cycle. Plus, most of Google’s 34 thousand employees qualify for this perk. The spouse will also see all stocks vested immediately. If a Googler dies whilst they’re under the employment of Google, their spouse will receive 50% of their salary in a cheque for the next ten years.Īnd if that didn’t take your breath away, any (and each) of the children of the deceased will also receive $1,000 a month until the age of 19 (or 23 if in full time education). “…turns out that the reason we’re doing these things for employees is not because it’s important to the business, but simply because it’s the right thing to do.” Google’s Chief People Officer, Laszlo Bock said: This perk really is a touching thought on Google’s part, especially since it’s a no-win for the company. ![]() No more irritating call-queues or waiting days to book in with your doctors! Instead, Google provide onsite medical staff which employees can book appointments with. In that case, visiting a masseuse probably isn’t your best bet. Perhaps the injury is bad and getting a massage wouldn’t help, or maybe the Googler just feels a bit under the weather recently. Why book a spa day when you can get a treatment at work? If the Googlers injure themselves in the gym, or just fancy relaxing, they can also head over to the onsite massage therapists. That means that it’s not uncommon to find this perk in a workplace.Īlthough, it’s less common to actually have a gym inside of your workplace.ĭid I mention that it’s open for use whenever the employees want?Įxercise is a great stress buster so getting involved in classes can really help Google boost their employee’s morale. Keep on reading to find out more about it.Ī lot of health care providers give incentives such as reimbursing gym membership costs to encourage a healthy lifestyle. There was one lady that actually cried when she heard about Google’s “death benefit” (as morbid as it sounds). It’s really rare to find a company that cares so much about an employee that they care about their family’s well being too.
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