Employee satisfaction is vital for a company's success. It's important to create a positive company culture and provide enticing job perks to motivate and help attract top talents.
Grace Martillano, a talent-acquisition leader at Meta who hired software engineers from various locations across Canada and the United States, believes that Meta boasts one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the tech industry, positioning itself as a competitive employer.
Martillano believes that Meta has carefully considered various aspects of employees' lives and designed benefits to ensure they feel supported.
Here are the top 10 benefits that have assisted her in recruiting tech workers:
10. In-Office Amenities
Meta's Menlo Park headquarters provides numerous in-office perks, including free meals, laundry service, valet parking, an arcade, a barbershop, and other amenities. However, many employees opt for remote work or a hybrid model, prompting the company to implement a generous remote work policy.
9. Four Weeks of Paid Vacations
One of the most thrilling aspects of Meta's vacation package is the "recharge" perk, where employees receive four weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually. After five years with the company, they can take an extra 30 days of paid leave alongside their regular PTO.
8. Remote Workers Wellness Stipend
Meta provides a wellness stipend of $2,000, allowing employees to buy gym equipment, get a gym membership, and access other wellness resources from their remote locations.
7. Home Office Funds
This benefit gained popularity during the pandemic as more employees worked from home. Meta provided $1,000 to remote workers to assist them in setting up a home office.
6. Four Months of Maternity and Paternity Leave
Meta provides four months of maternity and paternity leave for new parents and has also partnered with a company to offer fertility coverage, granting employees access to fertility clinics, counselors, and doctors nationwide, with a patient-care advocate to assist families with their needs.
5. Housing and Transportation Assistance for Interns
Meta operates a 12-week internship program, and numerous interns opt to reside near headquarters to get full corporate experience. Meta offers housing assistance and transportation options to and from work to facilitate this.
4. Relocation Assistance
The tech company partnered with another firm to aid its employees and their families relocate under specific circumstances. This relocation service arranges flights and moving trucks and assists new employees in finding suitable places to live and locating resources that matter to them, such as preschools, grocery stores, or transportation options.
The company also offers a contact person who can assist families in understanding state laws and the community they're relocating to. Martillano believes that the relocation compensation provided by Meta is sufficient for employees and their families to move.
3. Bonuses
Meta's bonus structure remains competitive. Though bonus amounts may have changed following the layoffs, attracting recruits is still a perk.
2. Liberty to Pick Own Job Roles
The company enrolls software engineers in an eight-week boot camp where they can fully engage with the company's code and products. Previously, they would also have the opportunity to meet various teams and choose their preferred area. Meta didn't hire for specific roles unlike many other large tech firms. After completing the boot camp, software engineers could select their preferred roles, whether it involved working on Insta Reels, WhatsApp Payments, Facebook Stories, or another Meta platform.
1. Equity Packages
Meta provides very competitive equity packages to its employees, aligning with those offered by other major tech firms. While this is crucial for recruitment, candidates typically anticipate a strong equity offering. Though not always the standout benefit for new hires, it remains one of the most significant.
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