10 Companies With Incredible Benefits You Never Knew You Were Missing out On

10 Companies With Incredible Benefits You Never Knew You Were Missing out On Many companies distinguish themselves by their range of benefits and retain top talent because of it thats why evermore companies are starting to offer flexible hours and on-site daycare centers,and many others are implementing programs like unlimited paid time off.Of course, there are benefits that women actually want and, well, benefit women more than others like telecommuting options, paid parental leave programs and professional development opportunities. And then there are some companies that are going above and beyond with unique benefits that arent so common elsewhere, but perhaps should be.Are you missing out on these 10 benefits that some companies have started to offer?1. Saving on IVF TreatmentsBloombergs WinFertility Assistance Program has no fee to enroll and offers $25,000 for lifetime IVF treatment. IVF is a complex series of procedures used to treat fertility or genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child, according to MayoClinic. During IVF, mature eggs are collected (retrieved) from your ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a lab. Then the fertilized egg (embryo) or eggs are implanted in your uterus. A single cycle of IVF takes about two weeks and, on average, costs $12,000, before medications (which typically run another $3,000 to $5,000) so the savings you get as a Bloomberg employee add up in a major wayBloomberg is hiring Browse opportunities.2. Private concertsThe product discounts alone not to mention, you know, the career-galvanizing status that comes from a job at Americas most valuable company would make working at Apple a plenty desirable gig. But music enthusiasts, in particular, might be interested to know that Apple employees are treated to private concerts from major acts like Maroon 5, OneRepublic, and Stevie Wonder at the companys regular beer bashes. (And if music isnt so much your thing, chances are one of the other top-tier benefit s, from 18 weeks of paid maternity leave to egg-freezing benefits and gym credits, may be more to your liking.)Apple is hiring Browse opportunities.3. Company-backed volunteer opportunitiesMore companies today are realizing that helping employees make an impact for the causes they care about is a key way of upping job satisfaction. At Macys, though, this mindset is far from new. Volunteerism has always been at the core of the retailers culture, and through its Partners in Time program, Macys employees have clocked nearly 3 1000000 hours of community service over the past 30 years. Most recently, the company turned its focus on altruism inward by unrolling The North Star Relief Fund, a 501(c)(3) charity providing direct financial assistance to employees in need, for matters ranging from disaster relief to domestic abuse. Additionally, Macys organizes company-wide give-back days dedicated to community improvement efforts, including its MLK Day of Service.Macys is hiring Browse opportu nities.4. Unlimited vacation daysSony believes the talent pool it hires is made up of adults, capable of best making their own decisions about balancing their work and personal lives which is why they offer employees the freedom of unlimited paid time off, no strings attached. Freed from having to navigate a (largely arbitrary) set number of vacation and sick days, this means employees are able to channel their time and efforts in ways that drive the greatest impact. Which, as one FGBer put it, makes a world of difference you have better paced energy for both your work and personal life.Sony is hiring Browse opportunities.5. Adoption assistance reiumbursementThe folks at Target believe in supporting families of all stripes, which is why they offer financial assistance to employees looking to grow their families through adoption. Additionally, Target offers paid parental leave to both salaried and hourly workers birth parents receive eight paid weeks of leave and supporting parents get two, to be taken any time within the first year of a babys life. (Discounts on child care and a Wellness Discount of 30% off produce and select health foods tend to score brownie points with parents, too)Target is hiring Browse opportunities.6. Back-up child care AND elder careWhether its a child or an aging parent in need of your assistance, Nationwide understands the challenges that can arise as a full-time employeed caregiver. Theyre here to help employees manage that balance as smoothly as possible, with seven days a year of subsidizied backup child care. Additionally, employees receive up to 10 days a year of paid emergency leave to attend to unexpected familiy crises, and generous flextime policies (from work-from-home options to alternative schedules or hours) can help in this arena, too.Nationwide is hiring Browse opportunities.7. A network of successful women dedicated to your career developmentIf the idea of sourcing your own tribe of career-advancing BossLady peers an d mentors sounds a little daunting, having access to a built-in network of such women might be more appealing. At FTI Consulting, female employees rave about the Womens Initiative Network (WIN) group, where you can access career training, professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities at the firms offices around the globe. For many women, the sense of support and community this provides is vital as one FGBer put it, Im always meeting people (at FTI) who have had the most amazing working experiences and opportunities.FTI Consulting is hiring Browse opportunities.8. Maternity leave coachingNumerous studies have linked the lack of supportive policies and culture that new moms experience at work with womens high workforce attrition rates. But the folks at Squarespace are determined not to abide by that status quo. Beyond their generous paid leave policies for birth and adoptive parents, the company also has a number of amenities in place to help new parents re-accli mate to work, including an on-site lactation facility with hospital-grade pumps, maternity leave coaching, and phased-in return to work policies. Additionally, a Parents Slack channel connects new moms with other mothers who have returned to work in the past year for guidance and support.Squarespace is hiring Browse opportunities.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with these companies.