From flexible work schedules to unlimited PTO to company-sponsored gym memberships, a company’s perks and benefits offerings can make a big difference when it comes to not only attracting great talent but retaining it. After all, finding a job you love isn’t just about the role you assume; it’s about the culture, the team, the opportunities to grow, and the ways in which a job can support both your personal and professional life — as well as finding a healthy balance between the two. Perks and benefits, of course, play a big role in this, and according to local tech pros, some play a bigger role than others.
So, which perks matter most to local techies? Read on to find out.
Peakon’s SaaS platform lets teams leverage real-time employee feedback to improve engagement and help each team member reach their full potential. To help their own team members do their best work, the company offers a range of attractive perks and benefits. Customer Success Manager Jaspreet Kaur said the ability to adapt her schedule to the demands of both work and life has helped her find balance and avoid stress.
Of all of the perks your company offers, which matter most to you, and why?
Out of all of the amazing perks offered at Peakon, I value work flexibility the most. It has given me the freedom to create a better work-life balance that works for me.
As I’m able to accommodate my personal needs without compromising my work, it has been a very positive experience.”
How have you taken advantage of this perk? What impact has it had on your life inside or outside the office?
I have personally taken advantage of this during busy travels, back-to-back meetings and simply when life needed me at home. As I’m able to accommodate my personal needs without compromising my work, it has been a very positive experience. It's truly a win-win!
Leveraging the power of big data, machine learning and AI, Reonomy helps commercial real estate businesses of all sizes grow and thrive. Behind the tech is a humble, fun-loving and motivated team — and a slew of perks and benefits that help them stay that way. For Product Analyst Rachel Forray, the company’s health benefits have been particularly important — both inside and outside of the office.
Of all of the perks your company offers, which matter most to you, and why?
Reonomy has a lot of great perks, but my favorites are the health benefits. Reonomy has 100-percent covered medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as healthy snacks, free Citibike memberships and discounted gym access.
In my first six months at Reonomy, I’ve used all of the health benefits, which has allowed me to feel energized throughout the day.”
How have you taken advantage of this perk? What impact has it had on your life inside or outside the office?
These benefits have had a huge impact on my health. In my first six months at Reonomy, I’ve used all of the health benefits, which has allowed me to feel energized throughout the day. I’ve even been using Citibike as a way to explore my new neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Nowsta designs software that helps employers automate, simplify and humanize the day-to-day tasks involved in managing hourly staff. On a mission to improve work experiences for businesses and employees around the country, the company is equally committed to creating a positive work environment within its own office — starting with its perks and benefits. Head of Operations and Finance Greg Napolitano shared a couple of the perks he values most and how they help his team grow stronger.
Of all of the perks your company offers, which matter most to you, and why?
We have free health benefits and unlimited PTO, but the benefit that matters most to me is our weekly family meals. We cater in or dine out at least once a week as a team — we unplug, sit down together and bond as a team.
Spending quality time with colleagues allows me to learn about new music and restaurants and catch up on current events.”
How have you taken advantage of this perk? What impact has it had on your life inside or outside the office?
Spending quality time with colleagues allows me to learn about new music and restaurants and catch up on current events. We also play games (two truths and a lie, conditional probability brain teasers and ping pong) which helps build a deeper connection with one another and also challenges our critical thinking abilities.
Using neuroscience games, advanced AI technology and bias-free algorithms, pymetrics is changing the way companies attract, hire and retain talent — and leveling the playing field for candidates everywhere. Keeping with the company’s mission of professional empowerment is a perks and benefits package designed to help employees do their best work. Software Engineer Ally Cody explained why the ability to work from home when she needs to has been so important for her.
Of all of the perks your company offers, which matter most to you, and why?
I really appreciate the flexibility to work from home because it provides me with some autonomy over my schedule. It’s also nice to know that pymetrics trusts us and understands that employees have other responsibilities and needs outside of work.
It’s nice to know that pymetrics trusts us and understands that employees have other responsibilities and needs outside of work.”
How have you taken advantage of this perk? What impact has it had on your life inside or outside the office?
I’ve definitely taken advantage of this perk! It’s allowed me to spend time with family and book cheaper flights because I can fly on less popular days for travel. Even being able to work from my apartment sometimes so that I can do laundry while I work seems like such a little thing but is actually a big relief. I’ve also worked from home when I’ve needed to be around to let maintenance workers in and the like. It’s so nice not to have to take time off for those sorts of things.
