So you’ve got a fully remote team now, and everyone has adjusted the best they can to the idea that things have changed for now in terms of the way we all work. That New Normal has crept in and settled down before we realized it. It may not be forever, but it’s definitely where we are here at the end of 2021.
So here’s a good question: What do you offer remote employees in terms of benefits? Instead of snacks and on-site amenities, how do you add the right mix of benefits that remote workers will find practical and attractive? Here are a handful of companies that have thought that through for us:
What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
Experian employees enjoy employee discounts, flexible work arrangements, 401K matching, and competitive total rewards packages. We are proud of our progressive, family-friendly policies and environment.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
Our flexible working practices, including our hybrid working model where employees can split their working time between the office and their home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as our people. We have expanded benefits for mental health resources, telemedicine, and caregiving. Experian’s leaders partnered with Aspire, the company’s mental health and caregiving employee resource group to create the ASPIRE to be Well: Mind|Body|Spirit guide, which provides webinars, articles and personal video stories from colleagues on different well-being topics each week.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
We know from team member feedback that having access to benefits that support their mental health is more important than ever in a remote environment. As a global organization, we offer benefits and wellbeing that can vary by region based on statutory regulations and local practice. For our US Cimpress and Vista team members as well as some of our European locations, we have partnered with Headspace to make it easy for team members to look after their mental wellbeing from the mobile app whenever and wherever they are. We work with a remote ergonomic assessment provider, Rising Workplace to provide quarterly webinars and one on one remote ergonomic consultations for team members on their workspace. Team members at various locations globally were granted a “Wellbeing Day” in May and “Recharge Fridays” to rest and refresh through June, July and August. We’ve recently partnered with Peloton in the US to provide team members free access to their online platform of fitness content and preferred pricing on Peloton equipment.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
Our approach has always been to offer similar benefits and wellbeing programs to as many team members as possible, regardless of remote status. Though specific benefits and programs vary by region, our offering to team members always aligns with our global strategy to support team members’ work-life harmony with resources encompassing physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. In the US, where most team members have shifted from being office-based to remote-first since 2020, we’ve evolved our health and wellbeing program to better suit their new way of working and living. Examples of this include removing copays on telehealth visits under the medical plan, and offering free access to Headspace and Peloton to give team members access to premier wellbeing partners without leaving their home.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
Geneva Financial understands the importance of a healthy work-life environment. Our outstanding mortgage professionals can work from almost anywhere, and with proven company-wide communication and an online community of peers there to answer questions, our team can dive right into their communities and be fully accessible to their clients from day one. We also provide a full set of equipment for all our team members no matter their location, one less thing to be concerned about while working remotely.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
Working remotely is all about flexibility. When a team doesn’t have to worry about commuting to an office, they’re saving time, money, and peace of mind, making it that much easier to create a working environment that fits their situation.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
We offer a myriad of benefits to our remote employees, all in an effort to make Ocrolus a great place to work, both in the office and at home. First, we have flexible scheduling, allowing employees to balance the activities of everyday life with their work schedules. To make their home offices more accessible, we also offer a generous work from home setup allowance. In addition to unlimited time off, we celebrate Ocrolus Appreciation Day by giving all employees the last Friday of the month off to rest and recharge. Maintaining health and wellness is key to general well-being, so we offer employees monthly health reimbursement, which can be used on anything from a gym membership, to a Peloton payment, to workout clothing. These benefits help our employees maintain a positive work-life balance.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
We understand that remote workers are looking for ways to maintain work-life balance while still staying connected to their fellow teammates. With flexible scheduling and time off policies, employees can better separate their work lives and home lives. When working remotely, it’s often hard for employees to feel a connection to company culture and their colleagues. Our remote workers want benefits that connect them to Ocrolus and the people they work with everyday. This includes virtual events, fireside chats with leaders, and weekly challenges where employees are invited to submit and vote on answers, providing a fun activity to interact with colleagues. We also offer generous stipends for professional development. By providing opportunities to create work-life balance and still stay connected to the workplace, even while not physically there, we strive to give all Ocrolus employees a positive, collaborative, and growth-filled experience.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
We want to build a company where people can do their best work. Some people work best in an office, while others work best from a home office. That’s why HubSpot is betting on hybrid for the future of work. Our employees are able to choose when and where they want to work and we’ll continue to offer them the right benefits to meet them wherever they are.For employees who choose to work fully remote, HubSpot offers the following benefits and perks:Remote-Inclusive Onboarding: Our new hire training program is 100% virtual with a mix of live trainer-led sessions via Zoom, self-paced sessions, and opportunities to network with fellow new hires from all over the world.Remote Stipends: Every remote employee gets a monthly stipend to outfit their at-home workspace based on how they work best.Virtual Team Building Activities: Our culture team proactively provides managers with globally inclusive virtual event ideas, taking the guesswork out of how to host a great remote event. Leaders can host events ranging from virtual escape rooms to mixology classes to puzzle breaks and everything in between. Temporary Mobility Policy: This new policy provides employees with the flexibility to work remotely in countries where they are authorized to work, giving them the opportunity to travel or visit family and friends for up to 90 days. On top of these remote benefits, all HubSpot employees – remote or on-site – have access to unlimited vacation and an Annual Week of Rest, No Internal Meeting Fridays, ERGs, HubTalks (Q&As with external speakers) and continued learning (our Learn@HubSpot platform has dozens of courses for self-paced development), Global Free Books Program, access to Modern Health (an online coaching and therapy platform) and much more.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
In many cases, remote workers are looking for the same opportunities and benefits afforded to office employees. They want to feel connected to their teams, engaged at work, and that there are opportunities for career growth and progression. Unfortunately, many organizations often overlook remote workers for growth opportunities. In fact, according to our 2020 Remote Work Report (www.hubspot.com/hubfs/Remote-Work-Report-2020.pdf), 42% of survey takers had not been promoted since becoming remote full-time. Understanding this, career and professional development is an area we’ve focused on this year to make sure our remote employees feel that there are paths outlined for them, and they are supported in their growth. At HubSpot, we offer a variety of mentorship and coaching programs, including ThinkSpaces (sessions for managers to discuss challenging management topics), LEADHer virtual programming for our female Director+ community, UnStuck for all employees to get mentorship, RISE, a mentorship program for employees of color, and more. We’re committed to building innovative ways for our employees to virtually connect, learn, and grow their careers. Additionally, we have a significant number of senior leaders who are fully remote and we actively work to make our performance reviews and promotion criteria inclusive, regardless of location.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
Like so many companies, RingCentral went fully remote as response to the Covid pandemic. And we immediately noticed two important things: 1) our people were even MORE productive than they had been when they came into an office regularly; and 2) we needed to roll out new programs to help people stay healthy, happy and productive while they worked remotely. So we added Headspace to help people stay calm, focused and productive. TaskHuman is a new program available to US employees that offers 1:1 coaching in 1,000+ lifestyle areas, like exercise, cooking, yoga and mindfulness. Perkspot is an individualized discounts and rewards program and we now offer pet insurance to protect the furry members of the RingCentral family. There are more programs, but these are some of the most impactful ways we are supporting our people working remotely.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
The main thing that we heard from our people working remotely was “give me the tools and support I need to balance work and life.” It can be hard to know when to stop and say “I’ve done enough work today, it’s time to spend some time on the rest of my life.” From meditation and 1:1 coaching programs to recognizing that people are spending more time with their pets, and offering them pet insurance, we are focussing on programs that will support people no matter where they are working.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
Company Paid Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with no waiting period to enroll.Competitive Wages based on where you reside.Paid Parental Leave after 1 year of employment.401(k) company match with no waiting period to enrollment and immediate vesting.
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
The ability to stay connected with colleagues through virtual engagement and/or employee resource groups. Phone and/or internet assistance.
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What sort of benefits do you offer to remote workers?
With our Work Best Policy anyone can work remote, Equity in the company, unlimited vacation, 401K/ RRSP program, health and wellness benefits (U.S. and Canada), TextNow phone and service, $1,500 wellness/ lifestyle spend each calendar year, TextNow Swag store, strong culture, and onboarding programs, anniversary program
What sort of benefits do remote workers look for versus office workers?
Every candidate is different with respect to benefits and what’s attractive to them. For some it’s remote capability, for others, it’s our retirement offering and health insurance. For some, it’s a free laptop and phone. We’ve opened up what we offer with regards to benefits to all employees whether they work remotely or from an office. That’s the beauty of our Work Best Policy, we let our people decide how they work best.