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In
the modern job scene, companies like Google
usually spring to mind when discussing corporate culture and the value of job
perks. Employees enjoy meals on the house (yes, there is such a thing as a free
lunch), the dress code is jeans-and-sweatshirts, and the environment is pet-friendly.
If
you're not headed for Silicon Valley, however, there are more
corporations who go the extra mile in their effort to attract
the best employees. Many provide deep employee discounts on the
products or services they provide. Others may sincerely want to
invest in your career growth by offering tuition reimbursement
and free management training. Family-friendly companies may provide
flexible schedules and free childcare and other job
benefits.
If
you're asking for a raise in the current economic climate
or actually at any time consider asking for benefits other
than a higher
salary. A company parking space can mean a significant increase
in your real income that doesn't cost the company anything...
and doesn't increase your taxable income! Be creative in your
suggestions and you may come away with a better compensation package
that doesn't seem like a raise.
Fed
up with your current job? Career changers may additionally want
to look for gainful employment at local colleges
& universities - where free tuition is often a major perk
- which, in time, will result in a degree for the job you actually
want.
More
about perks & benefits around the Web:
Before
you negotiate for that dream job, first discover if the company you've scoped
out actually thinks you're worth the perks. You just might be in for a pleasant
surprise ... 100
Best Companies to Work for in America
- Where else would you look for the best perks than the best companies? Check
out background info for top U.S. companies and links to official Web sites with
more in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Perks
for executives, but what about us?
- Results of a poll at Salary.com, with a comparison chart of perks that are typically
available to executives and employees, along with an interactive tool to discern
the total compensation package awarded top execs at companies worldwide. Also
check Salary.com's Salary
Negotiation Clinic for info on negotiating perks and benefits along with salary. Negotiating
for Better Benefits - Including a savvy formula of 80% homework and 20%
negotiation for parlaying your worth into non-traditional work hours, extra vacation
time, or that coveted parking space. Perks
for executives, but what about us?
- Results of a poll at Salary.com, with a comparison chart of perks that are typically
available to executives and employees, along with an interactive tool to discern
the total compensation package awarded top execs at companies worldwide. Company
freebies - A feature from CNN reporting on employee discounts available
at major companies. Company
Perks Resources at TechRepublic - A collection of blog post listings for
the IT community. Perks
Jobs - A range of current positions available in the New York metro area
specifically mentioning perks in the job description, from Job-Hunt.org.
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