Unusual perks land these 4 companies in the 2018 Circle of Excellence
They want their employees to feel appreciated at work and enjoy a well-rounded life outside of the workplace.
This year's Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces, presented by the
They are:
Some of the winning strategies for these Circle of Excellence superstars are flexible work schedules, surprise holidays, generous parental leave and concierge services for tasks such as dry cleaning and vehicle oil changes.
The tax and professional services firm has nearly 800 employees in
Through the free EY Advantage program, employees are reimbursed for up to
"I know a lot of people that bought Fitbits and were reimbursed, or they might have purchased a treadmill for their home," said
EY Advantage also offers group discounts on auto, home and pet insurance, and refinancing help for student loans.
This nonprofit credit union, headquartered in
Employees can roll over their unused vacation days between years, accumulating up to 30 days.
"So it is not use it or lose it," Chief Human Resources Officer
Michigan First also has a free concierge service to help employees accomplish day-to-day tasks while they are at work or heading to work, such as grocery shopping or getting their vehicle's oil changed. The service has proven very popular and is now in its third year, Jones said.
Other workplace perks include discounts on loans and other credit union services, a newly remodeled fitness center and fun office games such as foosball, darts and air hockey.
The national insurance agency employs about 110 people in
"Longevity matters with clients," said
One especially popular perk at Marsh & McLennan's Troy office is
"We actually shut down the office and allow all staff to go," Ruffner said.
Employees also enjoy small weekly surprises during the office's
Earlier this year the office relaxed its dress code, allowing employees to go casual during the week and even wear jeans -- so long as they don't have a client meeting.
This nonprofit
Employees tout the credit union's flexible work hours arrangements that allow families to spend more time together.
Genisys has a generous 401(k) program featuring a 5 percent company profit-sharing contribution on top of the standard 3 percent company match, "so you can get up to 8 percent from the company," said Human Resources Manager
Employees can also enjoy regular free tickets to concerts, events and festivals.
Circle of Excellence 2018
Past years' enrollees are:
Capital
Home Instead Senior Care,
Microsoft (
Quicken Loans
Real Estate One Family of Companies
Team Rehabilitation
Financial Services Of America
Service Express
United Shore
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