Most of us spend a majority of our waking hours at work, so it's only natural that we want to enjoy our time in the office as much as we can. And perks help — a lot.
According to career site Glassdoor, more than half (57%) of all workers say perks and benefits are among the top things they consider when deciding whether to accept a job, and almost 80% of employees say they would prefer new benefits over a pay raise.
That's why some employers are raising the bar and going beyond standard vacation days and health insurance benefits to attract new talent.
Companies like Airbnb and Salesforce are offering unique and surprising perks like travel stipends and paid time off to volunteer, while companies like IKEA and Pinterest are stepping up their game for helping new parents.
"Benefits and perks matter because they're an added piece of the total compensation puzzle," says Scott Dobroski, Glassdoor's career trends analyst. "Job seekers should understand what benefits and perks an employer may be offering, and do their research ahead of time to find companies that offer benefits that matter most to them."
Head over to Glassdoor to see the full list of the "Top 20 Employee Benefits and Perks for 2017," and keep scrolling to see some of the employees' favorite perks — the one they rate at least 4.0 out of 5.0 on Glassdoor:
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Free intern housing at Facebook
Facebook offers interns free housing with tons of amenities like shuttle service to and from Facebook's Menlo Park campus, or a monthly housing stipend of $1,000.
Overall benefits rating: 4.7 / 5
Fitness classes at Reebok
Employees at Reebok are encouraged to take advantage of the company's full on-site gym and CrossFit box throughout the workday.
Overall benefits rating: 4.1 / 5
Abundant perks for new parents at American Express
American Express offers up to five months of fully-paid leave for both mothers and fathers. Birthing mothers can also receive an additional six to eight weeks for paid medical leave. In addition, parents have access to a 24-hour lactation consultant, and mothers traveling for business can ship their breast milk home for free.
Overall benefits rating: 4.0 / 5
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