Bizarre Employee Benefits You Probably AREN'T Receiving

Lillian Smith | July 9, 2015
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The Society for Human Resource Management recently published a survey outlining various benefits companies offer their employees. The list includes the typical health care and retirement savings programs - but, also features some pretty unusual benefits.

Listed below is the percentage of companies some of these bizarre benefits:

  • Gender reassignment surgery coverage: 5%
  • Egg freezing for non-medical purpose: 2%
  • Weight loss program: 33%
  • Free minibar snacks at hotel: 9%
  • Pet health insurance: 9%
  • Foreign language class: 5%
  • On-site haircuts: 2%
  • Pets at work: 8%
  • On-site fitness classes: 17%
  • On-site massage therapy services: 11%
  • On-site vegetable garden: 5%
  • On-site nap room: 2%
  • Free computers to employees for personal use: 5%
  • Unlimited paid time off: 2%
  • Paid day off for employee’s birthday: 8%
  • Prepared take home meals: 1%
  • Self-defense training: 4%
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