Best companies to work for
In today’s day and age,
what constitutes a good company goes far beyond a pay cheque. In fact; jobseekers are placing high importance on company culture and benefits. While
some companies fail to impress their staff, others have hit the nail on the
head, offering employees the complete package and ultimate job satisfaction.
So, let’s dive in and
find out best companies to work for and what they are offering to attract
top talent!
Number 10:
AT & T: This Company is one of the largest
telecommunications providers in the USA. To keep their large workforce of over
275,000 employees happy, they offer a handful of perks, including paid time
off, tuition assistance, medical insurance, training and development, as well
as a discount card for various shopping outlets.
Number 9:
Boston Consulting Group: The management consultancy makes a yearly appearance
on the list of the top 10 places to work, and it’s easy to see why. With life
insurance packages, paid holidays, tuition reimbursements, pension plans and
contributions; they receive thousands of applications each year. But securing
and maintaining a permanent position is tricky – Boston Consulting Group
gets rid of anyone who isn’t meeting their promotion targets.
Number 8:
Deloitte: Besides being one of the most prestigious accounting
firms to work for, Deloitte also offers training and development
opportunities, as well as adoption and surrogacy grants, paid time off,
emergency dependent care, sabbaticals and pet insurance.
Number 7:
Google: Google requires no formal introduction. The ever-expanding company is famous for its uber-cool office. But what
really keeps employees loyal to the brand? With weekly Q&As with Google’s founders, it’s clear that the company really does care
about their employees’ wellbeing. And let’s not forget the numerous perks
including gym and outdoor sports facilities, personal on-site care (including
massages and haircuts), nap pods, company-funded parties and three cooked meals
a day.
Number 6:
Facebook: Not only does the cultural tech phenomenon offer a great working environment, they also care about their
employees’ personal and professional development. While a few additional
benefits include, extended bereavement, valet parking, an on-site arcade, and
free meals and snacks.
Number 5:
In-N-Out Burger: The fast-food phenomenon is known for its high
salaries and fun working environment. Unlike other fast-food joints, In-N-Out
offers flexible working hours, development programmes, 401(k) plans, paid
vacation, dental and vision insurance, as well as regular free meals and
drinks.
Number 4:
Comcast: This is
yet another telecommunications company to land a spot on the list based on
their favourable benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) plan, and
adoption assistance, free Xfinity
Instant TV and internet services, as well as product
discounts.
Number 3:
Apple: It comes as no surprise that one of the
largest technology giants is a firm favourite across the globe. The benefits of
working at Apple are endless but they include high salaries, stock grants, and
education contributions, cost coverage for egg freezing, gym membership and
paid company events.
Number 2:
Cisco: As well as getting this top technology brand on their CV,
employees also enjoy the array of benefits they get, including education
contributions, stock options, annual bonuses and plenty of company-funded
social events.
Number 1:
In first place is cloud-based
software firm Salesforce.com. Not only do their 35,000 employees get a
generous amount of time off but they’re also encouraged to join volunteering
projects (which means more paid time off). With a strong emphasis on developing
employee satisfaction, Salesforce.com offers product discounts, paid commuting and parking expenses, and
education reimbursements. They also match charity donation gifts and provide
additional benefits for employees that meet their milestone years with the
company. So, if you strive to work for a high-profile company and are keen on
the benefits package that comes with it, now you know where to apply.