The 19 best perks and benefits offered by UK employers
19. Jagex - Free bike repairs
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18. Google - Amazing free food
![18. Google - Amazing free food](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455907,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1370246/18-google-amazing-free-food.jpg)
What they do: Online search engine.
The perk: There's no queuing at the local sandwich shop for Google workers: the company gives them free food from a whole range of cuisines. We've seen the company canteen and, trust us, it's good.
What employees say: "You want for very little" — Current Strategic Partner Manager
17. Swinton Insurance — A day off for Christmas shopping
![17. Swinton Insurance — A day off for Christmas shopping](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455911,width-700,height-525,imgsize-434011/17-swinton-insurance-a-day-off-for-christmas-shopping.jpg)
What they do: Insurance.
The perk: If you're one of those people who leaves Christmas shopping until it's too late, work for Swinton Insurance. It gives employees a day off to do exactly that.
What employees say: "Christmas shopping day is great" — Current employee
16. ASOS – Massive fashion discounts
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What they do: Online fashion retail.
The perk: Fashion addicts should consider getting a job at clothing delivery company Asos. The 40% discount on its site could save them lot of money in the long run.
What employees say: "Overall one of the best corporate packages in terms of benefits" — Current employee
15. ARM Holdings — A four week sabbatical
![15. ARM Holdings — A four week sabbatical](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455915,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1143361/15-arm-holdings-a-four-week-sabbatical.jpg)
What they do: Tech.
The perk: This company rewards loyalty: four free weeks of holiday for four years work, to be exact.
What employees say: "The Christmas party is incredible!" — Current employee in marketing
14. Pentland Brands — Unlmited pool, gym, and football pitch use
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What they do: Clothing.
The perk: If you've ever worn Berghaus, Speedos or Mitre sportswear, you've worn Pentland Brands. Perhaps it's not surprising then the company has "its own on-site gym and pool with unlimited usage and extended opening hours including Saturday."
What employees say: "A wide range of employee benefits but great product discounts are the most popular" — Current employee
13. Allen and Overy — Free on-site doctor and dentist
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What they do: Law.
The perk: Good diction is important to a multi-lingual law firm, which is probably why this company offers employees free on-site dentistry.
What employees say: "There's an excellent pension!." — Current employee
12. Rackspace — An extra day off on your birthday
![12. Rackspace — An extra day off on your birthday](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455920,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1219905/12-rackspace-an-extra-day-off-on-your-birthday.jpg)
What they do: Cloud content manager.
The perk: If you work for this cloud company you get the day off on your birthday. Many happy returns.
What employees say: "Rackspace has its own university, lots of development training is provided" — Current employee
11. CA Technologies — Free day care
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What they do: Software.
The perk: Workers at this software company needn't worry about paying for day care. CA Technologies offers it for free.
What employees say: "a real plus for new parents" — Former employee
10. Visualsoft — Unlimited flexitime
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What they do: Digital content.
The perk: Flexitime has become a big deal for employees recently. Luckily for those at this digital agency, they get an unlimited amount of it.
What employees say: "Being able to work where & when I want allow me to keep motivated and focus on results" — Current employee
9. Opus Professional Services — Free use of a luxury Italian villa
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What they do: Recruitment.
The perk: Fancy a free stay in a luxury Italian villa? Work for this recruitment firm and it's all yours.
What employees say: "Work trips, Michelin star restaurants, Formula One hospitality, all paid for" — Current Principal Recruitment Consultant
8. Jive Software — Themed food days
![8. Jive Software — Themed food days](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455927,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1546535/8-jive-software-themed-food-days.jpg)
What they do: Communications.
The perk: Employees at this comms business have dedicated free food days, including Bacon Thursday and Hot Food Friday.
What employees say: "There's also a subsidised gym over the road" — Current employee in sales
7. Auto Trader UK — Discounted wine deliveries
![7. Auto Trader UK — Discounted wine deliveries](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455928,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1094973/7-auto-trader-uk-discounted-wine-deliveries.jpg)
What they do: Automobile exchange.
The perk: The car exchange magazine offers discounted wine deliveries straight to its employees' homes. Just don't drink and drive!
What employees say: "The discount site is amazing and has saved be a fortune. Couldn't live without it." — Current employee
6. Peninsula Business Services — Christmas parties for employee children
![6. Peninsula Business Services — Christmas parties for employee children](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455930,width-700,height-525,imgsize-3125733/6-peninsula-business-services-christmas-parties-for-employee-children.jpg)
What they do: Employment Law.
The perk: This firm throws on Christmas parties for the children of its 1,200 employees.
What employees say: "A very competitive package that takes into account the region in which you live and work." — Current Business Safety Consultant
5. The Body Shop – Up to 5 days of paid volunteering
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What they do: Cosmetics.
The perk: In keeping with its "enrich not exploit" company ethos, The Body Shop pays workers who volunteer for up to five days a year.
What employees say: "There's also a very generous 50% discount and occasionally 40% friends and family discount." — Former employee
4. Skyscanner — Bar and Beauty Salon discounts
![4. Skyscanner — Bar and Beauty Salon discounts](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455932,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1269349/4-skyscanner-bar-and-beauty-salon-discounts.jpg)
What they do: Travel search engine.
The perk: This website offers discounts at local pubs and beauty salons should employees fancy a pint or a perm.
What employees say: "Benefits are great. Work-life balance is fantastic and the company culture is great as well." — Current User Satisfaction Analyst
3. Airbnb — $2000 travel coupons
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What they do: Hospitality search engine.
The perk: Workers at the DIY hospitality giant enjoy $2000 worth of travel coupons a year. No word yet on whether they actually stay in Airbnbs on their trips.
What employees say: "I think this is the best perk ever" — Former employee
2. TransferWise — Two free trips to Estonia
![2. TransferWise — Two free trips to Estonia](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455938,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1353828/2-transferwise-two-free-trips-to-estonia.jpg)
What they do: Currency conversion.
The perk: Appropriately for a currency conversion company, lucky employees of TransferWise can get two paid trips a year to Estonia.
What employees say: "A collegial place, with video games, ping pong table, sauna, juice/beer, free lunch on Fridays, generally flexible to work from home." — Current employee
1. Huddle — £5,000 joining bonus
![1. Huddle — £5,000 joining bonus](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-51455940,width-700,height-525,imgsize-1266845/1-huddle-5000-joining-bonus.jpg)
What they do: Cloud content manager.
The perk: The best job perk out there has to be from this London and San Francisco cloud content manager, which gives new employees a "Huddle Cuddle". That may sound cute but it is in fact a £5000 joining bonus!
What employees say: "So. Many. Benefits." — Product manager, London
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