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8 Companies Offering Great Corporate Perks

Glassdoor Team

Glassdoor Team

Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 29 Jan 2019

Beyond pay and holiday, corporate perks can really sweeten a job offer. Here, we've rounded up 8 companies that offer impressive corporate perks, from vacation houses to interest-free loans, meals, discounts and much more. And they’re all hiring — so get your resume ready and apply to enjoy these corporate benefits!

1. Huddle

The Perks: Huddle offer “two volunteer days per year to support a charity of your choice,” plus “a well-stocked kitchen, free lunch on a Wednesday, and free drinks on a Friday—as well as a full social calendar arranged by our resident social committee,” their website says.

Where Hiring: London

Hiring For: Systems Engineer, Senior Front-End Engineer & more

What Employees Say: “Great culture, a lot of benefits, supports progression, great offices, cooperative management, [and] ability to have your say to create real change.” —Current Employee

2. TransferWise

The Perks: TransferWise send their employees on an all-expenses-paid trip (somewhere in Europe) each summer. Beyond that, employees who stay at the organisation for four years earn a 6-week paid sabbatical with a  £1,000 bonus to spend as they please.

Where Hiring: London

Hiring For: Product Lead, Office Assistant, Product Marketing Manager, Back-End Developer, SEO Specialist (Content & News) & more

What Employees Say: “Excellent product, solving a real problem. Tight focus on delivering positive customer impact, with autonomous teams able to work out what their goals and projects will be. The work/life balance is good, with flexibility to work how you need to.” —Current Employee

3. Zoopla

The Perks: Zoopla offer many perks, but this one stands out above the rest: “We can provide you with an interest-free loan for a variety of different circumstances to support your season ticket purchase; perhaps to buy or rent a home; to improve your home and even an interest free loan to help you on your big wedding day,” their website states.

Where Hiring: Birmingham, Brackley, London and Redruth

Hiring For: Corporate Account Manager, Campaign Executive, Project Coordinator, Customer Service Advisor & more

What Employees Say: “Great company culture, diverse and inspiring staff, lots of great benefits.” —Current Employee

4. Expedia

The Perks: Glassdoor users report perks such as a “travel allowance, [and] discounts on hotels,” free breakfasts and lunches, childcare vouchers and a gym membership discount. Employees also love the rooftop terrace, which hosts many social events.

Where Hiring: London

Hiring For: Analytics Graduate, Product Manager, Senior Data Engineer, Associate Market Manager, Java Software Development Engineer II, Principal Data Scientist & more

What Employees Say: “Friendliest people I've ever worked with, no matter which country or role they are in. Trust and flexibility to manage your work-life balance. Frequent feedback to help you grow.” —Current Employee

5. Airbnb

The Perks: According to its website, Airbnb offers “annual travel and experiences credit.”

Where Hiring: London

Hiring For: Experiences Category & Operations Team Coordinator, Marketing Specialist, Community Organiser, Regional Talent Lead, Data Scientist & more

What Employees Say: “Great culture, amazing product, some nice benefits. Good location.” —Former Employee

6. Auto Trader UK

The Perks: Auto Trader UK give their employees four times their salaries in life insurance benefits and the ability to buy and sell holiday days, according to their Glassdoor profile.

Where Hiring: Manchester

Hiring For: Principal Front-End Developer, iOS Developer, Front-End Developer, Principal Java Developer & more

What Employees Say: “A fantastic brand and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented people I have ever come across. Working for Auto Trader, you feel part of something special from day one. I feel lucky to have found this business. The pace is crazy and every day is different but boring, it ain't. There is lots of opportunity to develop and a brilliantly supportive environment to grow in.” —Current Employee

7. Smarkets

The Perks: In addition to discretionary holiday time, “free catered meals, drinks, [and] parties on a frequent basis,” are perks employees receive at Smarkets, according to their website.

Where Hiring: London

Hiring For: Data Engineer, Client Services Representative, Front-End Software Engineer, Software Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Quantitative Developer & more

What Employees Say: “The perks are great and include free breakfast, lunch and dinner and a monthly paid for party at a hired venue near the office. The office is one of the best in London. It's possible to work flexible hours within reason.” —Current Employee

8. Opus Professional Services Group

The Perks: According to a press release, the organisation provides “employees access to a holiday villa as one of many staff benefits. The Italian retreat is in a secluded Tuscan hamlet close to Bagni di Lucca, and not far from popular destinations [like] Florence and Siena. Employees will be allowed to use the retreat free of charge as part of Opus’ new wellness programme.”

Where Hiring: Bristol, Burgess Hill, Leeds, London, Southampton & more

Hiring For: Recruitment Consultant, Senior Delivery Consultant - IT, Lead Delivery Consultant - Technology, Graduate Recruitment Consultant & more

What Employees Say: “Very energetic environment. Enthusiasm, hard graft and dedication to the job is rewarded.” —Current Employee

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