Want to work for a company that prioritizes your work-life balance and well-being?
Look no further. We chatted with 35+ companies to learn about the ways — from unlimited PTO to volunteer days — that they help employees rest, recharge, and show up to work as their best selves.
insightsoftware
There are those who say work/life balance doesn’t exist, that it’s a myth. At insightsoftware, we couldn’t disagree more.
Here, balance comes from the ebb and flow of the challenging, exciting work we do and the supportive environment we’ve grown and continue to enable. As a remote-first company, with flexible PTO, we believe balance is possible.
Find your balance HERE.
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Veracode
We’ve Got You! From regular all-company Recharge Days, to Take What You Need PTO, complimentary membership to Burnalong and Calm, flexible work schedules, healthy in-office snacks, and a free choice of hybrid or remote working patterns, Veracode is committed to giving employees the resources they need to maintain their all-round well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
Learn more about Veracode.
Annual VeraGolf outing in May 2023
Stryker
Stryker is committed to empowering our people to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal life. We aim to foster a positive and supportive environment by providing flexible work arrangements and a commitment to work-life integration.
We prioritize work-life balance and have implemented initiatives to support our employees including:
Flexible work arrangements: We offer flexibility in work arrangements, allowing employees to adjust their schedules and find a balance that suits their needs. Learn more about our flexible work model here: 4 Flexible ways of working at Stryker
Work-life integration: We go beyond traditional work-life balance by promoting work-life integration. We invest in our employees as individuals, understanding the importance of family and well-being. Learn more about balancing family and work here: Can you have it all? 6 tips for balancing family and work
Want to know more about how our employees find a balance between work and life? Follow Stryker’s social media accounts and #WeAreStryker on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to see the latest!
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Nestlé USA
Nestlé proudly offers many resources to help employees balance work and life in this changing work environment, as we know their emotional health is just as important as their physical health. Benefits to support wellbeing include meditation app Headspace, mental healthcare support through Spring Health, and our Lifestyle Spending Account which offers all benefits-eligible employees $500 per year ($250 per year for part-time employees) to spend on emotional, physical, financial or social wellbeing.
Learn more about Nestlé USA.
Datadog
We believe Datadogs should have the support they need to maintain work/life balance, grow personally and professionally, and save for their future. We offer a range of industry-leading benefits that are aimed at strengthening the health and financial wellness of our employees and their dependents.
These include, but are not limited to, fully paid gender-neutral parental leave, various continued learning programs, fitness reimbursement, our Datadog Cares philanthropy program, pet adoption assistance, flexible paid time off, social perks, and mental health care which includes 10-free annual appointments for both employees and their dependents. To learn more, head to: https://careers.datadoghq.com/benefits/
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Cummins
“How we spend our days is how we spend our lives” – Annie Dillard.
At Cummins, we value work-life satisfaction as an imperative tool for our employee’s wellbeing. We understand that it is a crucial element for increased job satisfaction, employee efficiency, productivity, and motivation.
We have various tools to help us achieve this. Amongst them is paid time off which we encourage our employees to use within a certain time frame. We have a flexible working policy which allows our employees a certain level of flexibility they may need.
We also have a program called Every Employee, Every Community, which promotes voluntary employee engagement to help build more prosperous communities. The employees can choose causes close to their hearts out of three global priority areas: education, environment, and equal opportunities. There is also a huge focus on mental health through our program called its OK campaign.
Overall, our employees are encouraged to ask for help, reprioritize and refocus as many times as they need to achieve their desired level of work-life satisfaction.
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Moody’s
Moody’s is committed to creating a culture that supports the health and well-being of our employees and gives them the opportunity to flourish. We offer a comprehensive range of programs with resources and support for physical, mental and financial well-being, including “Moody’s Moments that Matter” series that provides employees with education and empowerment on mental health, resilience and thriving in an increasingly virtual world through articles, videos and weekly live webinars. We also support flexible work arrangements and introduced PurposeFirst, an initiative designed to enhance employee flexibility and create opportunities for collaboration while continuing to meet our business objectives.
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Visa
At Visa, we care about and support our employees’ wellbeing and quality of life. In the US, we provide comprehensive health benefits including coaching and therapy through Modern Health, dental, vision and medical insurance, family planning through WINFertility, onsite and virtual fitness centers, group exercise classes, flexible work arrangements, family emergency leave, backup child and elder care, and wellbeing time and new parent support. Employees have access to the Visa Concierge Program for errand running and daily tasks, can participate in sport clubs to build community and get healthy with their colleagues, and join one of 11 employee resource groups.
Learn more about Visa.
SoftwareOne
SoftwareOne uses a multi-pronged approach to support Swomies’ work life harmony. For example, to dissuade interruption of time away from work, we use technology to remind others when a Swomie is out of office or outside of work hours. Our leaders intentionally model the importance of disconnected time and encourage Swomies to take time to recharge. Further, our concierge service helps alleviate family life workload and our employee assistance program provides free counseling to Swomies and family members. Lastly, we are researching unlimited paid time off for 2024 and will continue to uphold our core value of employees as our greatest asset.
Learn more about SoftwareOne.
Raytheon Technologies
RTX offers a variety of health and wellness plans to ensure employees feel supported. We offer flexible work arrangements and paid time off, as well as programs for dependent and adult care, family leave, college planning, counseling and personal convenience services. Medical, dental and vision plans provide coverage for both preventive and non-routine care. If employees choose to participate in a health savings account, we also make a lump-sum contribution depending on eligibility. Plus, we have a wellness program that rewards employees for making healthy lifestyle choices. For more detail, please visit our benefits page.
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CDW
At CDW, we prioritize the health and well-being of our coworkers. It’s important to us that every coworker has the tools and resources to perform at their best personally and professionally. We offer a variety of benefits and perks that support coworkers’ physical, financial, emotional and social well-being.
Learn more about how we support our coworkers HERE.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHPMbSsZe2Y
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Co-op Solutions
Work-life balance and well-being is a must for companies. At Co-op Solutions we have a generous PTO allowance in addition to 12 Paid Holiday’s yearly, and 8 hours of CVTO that help employees take time away from work to reset and give back. All employees have access to a premium Calm membership as well. Co-op also has a variety of roles that can be flexible on where you work and how you work, which can be a huge attractor. For some of our in-office phone positions we offer schedule variations such as 4 10-hour days rather than 5 8-hour
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PagerDuty
PagerDuty provides services and app subscriptions to assist with various aspects of well-being including transition to parenthood, emotional and mental health, and guided exercises for overall health improvement. Beyond our comprehensive medical benefits, vacation, and holidays, PagerDuty also offers paid volunteer time off and regular Wellness Days - designated days or weeks when everyone takes a break. Moreover, the company fosters a culture where employees are encouraged to utilize these benefits, and both leadership and teams offer unwavering support when unexpected situations arise.
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Pictured here, a group of employees uses their volunteer time off to support the Lupus Foundation
Deloitte
Our leaders and professionals share how Deloitte supports their well-being – physically, mentally, financially, and socially. From work schedule flexibility and generous PTO to team sports and mental health resources, we empower our people to design and integrate work and life to meet their unique needs no matter where they are on their life’s journey.
Learn more about Deloitte.
Well-being at Deloitteyoutu.be
Samsara
Samsara offers a wide range of programs to support our employees, create a welcoming environment, and ensure they thrive personally and professionally. Samsara encourages employees to shape work in a way that works best for them by offering a wellness stipend, a flexible work policy, professional development, and benefits for the family. In addition, the company has bi-annual company-wide mental health days, unlimited PTO for US employees, and a sabbatical for every five years of service. Check out our total benefits package here!
Learn more about Samsara.
Relativity
At Relativity, we believe flexibility is the key to a happy, productive, and diverse workplace. Just as we empower our customers to discover the truth, we encourage our people to discover a work-life balance that works best for them. Employees have the freedom to choose the work environment that makes them the happiest and most productive. We also offer unlimited time off, two company-wide weeklong breaks per year and various wellness benefits, including a subscription to mindfulness app Headspace.
Learn more about Relativity.
Workiva
Workiva supports work-life balance with our “work where you work best” approach to workplace flexibility, as well as a geographic mobility policy that allows employees to explore the world and work from almost anywhere for up to 25 days per year. We also have an annual companywide paid well-being day, an annual companywide day of service, and provide eight hours of volunteer time off annually to encourage employees to give back to causes they are passionate about. Our partnership with Modern Health enables us to provide a wide variety of mental health resources and services to all Workiva employees worldwide.
Learn more about Workiva.
Riot Games
At Riot we look to cultivate a place where Rioters can bring their full selves to work to foster belonging, solve challenges, & deliver amazing experiences to players worldwide. Riot has an unlimited PTO policy, company-wide breaks (2-week end-of-year break & 1-week mid-year break) to disconnect & recharge, a wellness fund that can be spent on things like massages & gym memberships. Another part of Riot’s culture is our collective love for playing games of all kinds. We have an annual play fund which allows Rioters to broaden their knowledge of the games that matter to themselves and our community. For more info, visit: Compensation + Benefits
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ORTEC
At ORTEC USA, we understand that maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential for overall well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity.
Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognize that each employee has unique needs and responsibilities outside of work. We offer flexible working arrangements, such as flextime, half day off each month, and remote work options, where feasible.- Well-being Programs: Our employees’ well-being is of utmost importance to us. We offer a range of well-being programs, wellness workshops, fitness initiatives, and even an onsite gym for free. We encourage employees to take advantage of these resources to ensure their physical and mental health is well-nurtured.
- Time for Rest and Rejuvenation: Taking regular breaks and vacations is essential for rejuvenation and maintaining long-term productivity. We urge employees to utilize their paid time off and encourage a culture that supports taking breaks to recharge and unwind. As well as not needing to take time off for short doctor or school appointments.
- Clear Communication and Boundaries: Open and transparent communication is key to building a healthy work environment. We encourage honest conversations about workload, deadlines, and expectations.
- Employee Feedback and Suggestions: We value our employees’ input and are always open to hearing their suggestions on how we can improve work-life balance and well-being at ORTEC USA.
By prioritizing well-being and achieving a healthy work-life balance, this not only enhances quality of life but also contributes to a more engaged and productive work environment.
Learn more about ORTEC.
Contentful
At Contentful, we prioritize the work-life balance of our employees, empowering them to be productive and fulfilled in every aspect of their lives. Our benefits include flexible paid time off, generous holidays, sick days, an annual physical wellness budget, and a company-paid subscription to the Calm app for mental well-being. We also offer paid volunteer time off and organize enjoyable office activities like crafternoons, yoga classes, and onsite massages to ensure employees feel their best. Building strong team connections, we celebrate the end of each week. Contentful is committed to supporting our employees' well-being and fostering a positive work environment.
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Autodesk
We believe flexibility in how and where work gets done helps us better meet the needs of our business while allowing our people to thrive and realize their potential. Our hybrid-first approach means Autodeskers have the freedom to work where they’re most productive – whether that’s office-based, hybrid, or home-based. In addition to flexible work, we also offer discretionary time off that can be used whenever needed, wellness reimbursement, and even a 6-week paid sabbatical* after every four years of service! (*Autodesk benefits may vary by location. Learn more about Autodesk benefits in the U.S.)
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We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with comprehensive benefits , focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for everyone to take good care of themselves (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.
These include, but are not limited to, employee assistance programs focused on mental health, onsite wellness centers, medical advocacy program for transgender employees, annual cross-company pay equity analysis and adjustments, paid time off (including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays), internal Googler community groups and local culture clubs, art programs, Talks @ Google… and of course, Dooglers.
Hear from Googlers themselves how we care for our teams both in and out of work.
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Elastic
At Elastic, work-life balance is written into our Source Code, the list of values that we live and work by. Home, Dinner empowers Elasticians with the flexibility to work when best suits them and Space, Time encourages our employees to take the space and time they need to come to work as they are.
Be.Well, our well-being program, has a range of global services including digital and face-to-face emotional health support, regular challenges and child/elder care support support resources, plus many more country-specific benefits. We also have monthly Shut It Down days, where Elasticians have an extra day off to recharge and volunteering days plus charity donation matching for the causes that matter to Elasticians.
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GoTo
Self-care is a great way to create a sustainable work-life balance, and our GoGetters are encouraged to share photos and videos internally (via Slack) highlighting how they are living their best work-life and life-life, during their monthly self-care day. From gardening to mountain biking and browsing local bookshops, our GoGetters are doing just that. This video was from a GoGetter who takes their dog out into nature between meetings and work.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/goto_mental-health-...
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Duck Creek Technologies
Duck Creek Technologies values work/life balance for our employees with a “flexible-first” model, empowering employees to decide where they work best without sacrificing collaboration, innovation and productivity. Our Be Well Initiative is designed to champion our employees’ physical fitness, mental health and personal growth, offering meditation, yoga and stress management sessions. We build community and a sense of belonging by inviting both internal and external presenters to provide resources and webinars to our employees, launched and supported by discussion, challenges and opportunities. There are endless ways to connect through our Employee Experience Council, Diversity Council and several employee resource groups.
Feel free to check out the following links:
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Novelis
At Novelis, our employees are our greatest asset so supporting their wellbeing is a top priority. Some of our wellness initiatives include a Wellness Incentive Program which incentivizes employees to take a pulse of their own wellbeing through a digital assessment and annual preventive screenings. Additionally, employees have access to a Wellness Spending Account, allowing them to personalize their own wellness journey. Other wellness programs include access to fertility & adoption assistance, unlimited counseling through the Employee Assistance Program, virtual physical therapy, subsidized fitness memberships, monthly wellbeing seminars on a variety of topics, and more!
Learn more about Novelis.
Tackle.io
Tackle’s flexible work-life balance culture empowers us to live by one of our core company values “Celebrate Wellness”. Through this value we prioritize work-life harmony and personal well being. We share and appreciate stories of wellness every day. We are remote by design, so all Tacklers have the freedom to be their best selves. Through competitive benefits such as our flexible PTO program, wellness reimbursements, and our partnership with Modern Health we want to make sure that Tacklers are given the opportunity to prioritize their well-being.
Learn more about Tackle.io.
Jama Software
Jama Software is unwavering in its commitment to fostering work-life balance and prioritizing employee wellbeing. Through flexible remote work arrangements and a supportive culture, Jama Software empowers its employees to maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. Our company encourages flexible paid time off, paid jury duty, bereavement and volunteer days, wellness reimbursement for expenses like gym fees and massages, myStrength subscription, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and offers a comprehensive healthcare package through Regence BCBS. If you are interested in learning more about our benefits, culture, habits (company values), and open positions – please click here.
Cloudflare
At Cloudflare, we want to empower and inspire our team members to do their best work every day. This means helping make sure they feel happy, healthy, and fulfilled both inside and outside of the workplace. We encourage employees to find a comfortable work-life balance by taking as many days off as needed while still performing their jobs satisfactorily. This is alongside comprehensive benefits packages, and global offerings covering mental health, childcare, and family forming support, as well as an inclusive parental leave policy allowing up to sixteen paid weeks of bonding leave time for new parents.
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ServiceNow
As part of our People Pact at ServiceNow, we encourage employees to live their best lives by providing resources, education, engagement, and opportunities to support our employees' work-life balance through well-being days and various benefits including mental health resources, generous family leave, donation matches, tuition reimbursement, flexible PTO, a 30-day work from anywhere benefit (conditions apply), paid volunteer time off, and parenting and family-building resources.
Explore a career with ServiceNow, where you can do your best work while living your best life!
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Our People Pact: Live Your Best Life at ServiceNowwww.youtube.com
Pitney Bowes
Volunteerism & Rewards: Elevating Employee Wellbeing and Empowering the Best Versions of Ourselves
At Pitney Bowes, we understand the transformative power of volunteerism and its positive impact on employee satisfaction and overall wellness. We recognize the importance of employee engagement beyond the workplace. Click here to explore the benefits of volunteerism and its ability to empower you both personally and professionally.
Learn more about our commitment to employee wellbeing and the comprehensive benefits provided through our Total Rewards program. By prioritizing mental, physical, and financial health, we enable our employees to thrive and make their best contributions, driving our business forward. Find out more about our offerings and embrace a fulfilling work-life balance here.
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Netskope
At Netskope, the most important aspect of our company is its people! So here, we encourage and facilitate work-life balance and well-being for our team in several ways:
- Global Wellness Days: The entire company takes a day off each quarter to unplug, relax and recharge.
- Employee Birthday: Employees may take their birthday off to celebrate and enjoy their special day.
- Lyra: Our Mental Wellness benefit provides employees (and dependents) 8 free mental health coaching or therapy sessions per year. Lyra also provides access to unlimited online self-led wellness tools.
Learn more about Netskope.
RTB House
Employee well-being is at the core of our humanistic philosophy, focusing on the holistic health of our employees. We’ve been recognized as a 2023 Best Places To Work by Built In, and have also received 2023 Great Place to Work certification. RTB House is dedicated to providing a flexible work environment while also maintaining a strong company culture. We provide opportunities for comprehensive and continuous training and prioritize growth and career pathing with each individual’s goals and passions in mind. We offer our employees the choice of remote work, in-office, or a combination of both — allowing our employees to work from nearly anywhere, but also recognizing the importance of connecting in person. Our annual US Summits provide opportunities for each team to get together for a few days of bonding and fun activities.
RTB House is continually focused on offering valuable benefits to our employees, and we are always looking for ways to improve.This year we extended our parental leave policy to include 12-weeks of full pay to new parents. We are also proud of our premium-level medical plan which we cover at 100% for both employees and dependents. We offer baby cash, home office stipend, matching 401(k), vacation time, and more. All employees participate in our annual People Satisfaction Survey, and we are proud to share the results of our 2023 score: 4.5 out of 5. RTB House is truly a Great Place To Work!.
Learn more about RTB House.
Expedia Group
Here are some ways at Expedia Group that we help Expedians prioritize their personal wellbeing so that they are empowered to achieve their full potential
- We offer travel and wellness grants, discounts, and reimbursements to let Expedians discover the world through travel and stay healthy, balanced, and focused
- We support caregivers through parental leave, maternity/adoption leave, expanded time off, family planning resources, and pet-related perks
- Employee Assistance Programs provide coaching, self-care tips, and confidential online counseling through Talkspace
Learn more about Expedia Group.
Celonis
At Celonis, we want to support Celonauts’ physical and mental wellbeing all year round. We offer generous PTO globally (unlimited in the US), gym membership subsidies, a best-in-class parental leave policy, and an employee assistance program that provides professional support from counseling sessions to consultations. Additionally, our BRG, Resilience@Celonis, hosts regular initiatives throughout the year to provide work-life balance and wellbeing support for all.
To celebrate Wellbeing Month, we held workshops on various wellbeing topics from burnout to stress management, hosted yoga and meditation sessions, enjoyed healthy food together, and more.
Learn more about our global benefits.
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CLS
We focus on creating a positive and supportive work environment that allows our people to thrive both personally and professionally. We understand that everyone has commitments beyond the workplace, and we strive to help them achieve a healthy balance. Our approach includes a hybrid working model that empowers them to ‘locate for their day’; be that at home or in the office. We’ve introduced meeting-free days, promote ‘walk-and-talk’ meetings and host social events during work hours to encourage broad involvement. We also empower our people to manage their health and well-being proactively through health days.
Learn more about CLS.
Art Processors
At Art Processors, our people make incredible things happen. We dig deep and deliver when we need to, but understand that people are their best when they are well supported and have balance. That's why we offer all the usual work-life benefits, plus some unusual ones you might not expect, including:
- Mental and Menopause Leave, Life Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Grandparent's Leave, and bonus leave between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Flexible public holidays so our people can take time off on days that align with their values or dates of significance in their culture.
- Meeting-free Mondays and Fridays to support deep work, focus time, and space for creativity.
- Subscriptions to Audible, Headspace, Spotify, Brain.fm, and Apple Music.
- Subsidised fitness classes, and access to expert health coaching.
- Help around the home stipend to assist with cleaning, gardening, and even grocery shopping.
- Cultural institution stipend so our people can enjoy opportunities for arts and culture.
- Subsidies for school holiday programs and after-school care.
- Emergency childcare, backup carer's leave when annual leave is exhausted, and breast milk shipping.
Learn more about Art Processors.
