Discussion Thread

Hey all,

My friend was at an interview recently and they told me that someone on the other side of the interview process asked them why they wanted the job. His first somewhat sarcastic answer was "because money can be exchanged for goods and services". 

Money (and humor) aside, I've been curious as to what employer-offered benefits other people consider to be most beneficial to their lives. 

I'll go first - aside from big ticket items like access to health insurance - I've really enjoyed the ability to work flexible hours ever since I began working remote. I've found that much of life happens during 9 to 5, and its also possible for work to be done from 5 to 9. 

What are some benefits that you make use of and which you feel improve your day-to-day life?

Flexibility to work at various times that better fit schedules from week to week are a nice benefit. We are finding that being in the office 3+ days per week is better for mentorship, especially for younger employees that are still learning their way in the business. 

The opportunity for team building through office activities is one of the benefits that I really enjoy. For the Halff San Antonio office today that was a lunchtime Earth Day event that included a meal and discussion by a broad cross-section of our office. Many people learned ways to reduce plastic waste and at the same time find out about the benefits of more sustainable living. I really appreciate that my company provides support for these types of activities. 

Having worked for a few companies over the years, I think a company's culture is an extremely important benefit that is established by the leadership and carried out each day by all employees. Building and maintaining an excellent culture takes time and effort that good leaders understand must be invested in. 

Hey all,

My friend was at an interview recently and they told me that someone on the other side of the interview process asked them why they wanted the job. His first somewhat sarcastic answer was "because money can be exchanged for goods and services". 

Money (and humor) aside, I've been curious as to what employer-offered benefits other people consider to be most beneficial to their lives. 

I'll go first - aside from big ticket items like access to health insurance - I've really enjoyed the ability to work flexible hours ever since I began working remote. I've found that much of life happens during 9 to 5, and its also possible for work to be done from 5 to 9. 

What are some benefits that you make use of and which you feel improve your day-to-day life?

Hey all,

My friend was at an interview recently and they told me that someone on the other side of the interview process asked them why they wanted the job. His first somewhat sarcastic answer was "because money can be exchanged for goods and services". 

Money (and humor) aside, I've been curious as to what employer-offered benefits other people consider to be most beneficial to their lives. 

I'll go first - aside from big ticket items like access to health insurance - I've really enjoyed the ability to work flexible hours ever since I began working remote. I've found that much of life happens during 9 to 5, and its also possible for work to be done from 5 to 9. 

What are some benefits that you make use of and which you feel improve your day-to-day life?

Hi Christopher,

My company provides a benefit where if you have a non-emergency/elective procedure, you can submit the procedure information to the benefit company, and they will do a price comparison of that service at different providers. They provide 3 cost estimates (a high, medium, and low option). If you choose either the low or medium option, you will be rewarded (more money!) with 20% of the savings from the highest cost option (or the difference between the highest cost option and the one you chose). The benefit provides more transparency around the cost of certain procedures. I utilized the benefit when I needed an MRI of my knee. The low cost option was at the location my doctor recommended. By going through the benefit company, I was able to have my deductible go farther (by not paying a higher price for the MRI at another provider), but I also got enough of an award from the savings that it covered the initial cost of the MRI. There was just about a 1-1.5 week delay in getting things schedules, but well worth it given the savings/reward money/etc.!

Thanks for posting this question! There's definitely more to a compensation package than just salary and it'll be interesting to see what benefits different companies offer!   

Hey all,

My friend was at an interview recently and they told me that someone on the other side of the interview process asked them why they wanted the job. His first somewhat sarcastic answer was "because money can be exchanged for goods and services". 

Money (and humor) aside, I've been curious as to what employer-offered benefits other people consider to be most beneficial to their lives. 

I'll go first - aside from big ticket items like access to health insurance - I've really enjoyed the ability to work flexible hours ever since I began working remote. I've found that much of life happens during 9 to 5, and its also possible for work to be done from 5 to 9. 

What are some benefits that you make use of and which you feel improve your day-to-day life?