Heroes vs. Horrors: Some of the best and worst employer practices
Would you rather work for a company that shares its profits with employees, or for one that allegedly stole hundreds of thousands in lottery winnings? Easy pick, right? We thought so. To make you thankful for your employer — as well as offer you a few benefits ideas from other companies you can steal — EBN has compiled a list of the worst employer practices, alongside laudable companies from the Great Place to Work Institute’s 2011 Best Workplaces list. (Images: Thinkstock)
Best: Agency shares 24% of profits — and free weekly ice-cream — with workers
Employees at this creative agency build a communal culture with free weekly ice-cream socials in the summer, unlimited free ski-lift tickets to local ski resorts and impromptu bocce tournaments. Additional perks to help employees recharge include a day off for their birthday, up to four weeks of personal time off, plus awarded time off called “WOW Hours” for employees who go above and beyond. The agency motivates employees by ensuring they share in the company’s success — 24% of profits last year were shared with employees.
