Google keeps on making new changes to its organizational structure; the most recent is the creation of their new holding company, Alphabet. But behind its elaborate corporate changes are unbelievable perks that are offered to its employees. The tech giant is one of the few companies that has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Glassdoor.
Here are some of the best perks that are frequently mentioned on Glassdoor:
15 Days Paid Time Off
Engineers in their first year of employment get 15 days paid time off. This number increases to 20 days after three years, and once five years of service have been rendered, engineers can take up to 25 days off. Employees are also entitled to take an unpaid three month leave of absence.
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Mothers who recently gave birth can get paid leave of up to 22 weeks, while new fathers get between seven and 12 weeks of paid leave. The same is also applicable to adoptive parents. Employees can claim their leaves on short notice as if it is a normal part of their job.
Free Meals and Snacks in the Office
Google gives its employees free meals and snacks in the office, which has been described by employees as ‘incredibly varied and delicious’. The food is healthy, tasty, and ‘on par with top restaurants’. Employees also enjoy free beer and wine in the office on certain days, such as Fridays.
On-Site Gym
Employees in certain Google campuses have access to an on-site gym. Google is known for its comprehensive wellness program, placing extra importance on employee health and well being. On-site gyms can be found in Mountain View, California, and New York City.
Can Bring Pets to Work
Employees of Google in San Francisco and Mountain View don’t have to worry about someone babysitting their pet at home. This is because Google allows them to bring their pets to work. Of course, employees should be able to clean up after their pets.
50% of Salary to Surviving Spouse or Partner
If an employee dies during their years of service at Google, their surviving partner or spouse will receive 50% of their current salary for the next 10 years. This money doesn’t include any payouts from possible life insurance policies that could have been taken out in the employee’s name. Google wants to make sure that any surviving family members are well off so employees can work with peace of mind.
Free Ride to and From Work
Google has its own line of buses that are fully equipped with Wi-Fi. This means that employees who live anywhere in San Francisco can get a free ride to and from work without needing a car. This saves them daily travel expenses, and they can even get work done on the way there.
Massage Credits
Employees have the ability to give each other ‘massage credits’ if they think a project was done really well. These credits can be converted to free one-hour massages on campus.
