1) Kimley-Horn and Associates
What the company offers: Covers 100% of an employee's healthcare premium and 90% of his or her dependents' premiums. Employees have the option to upgrade their plan for partial premium coverage. Includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidy and access to mental health care.
Domestic partner coverage? Yes, for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Part-time eligibility?: The company covers 92% of a part-time employee's healthcare premium when he or she works at least 30 hours a week.
What the company has to say about the benefit:
"We like to communicate to our employees that this is a great place to spend a career," said Barry Barber, the executive vice president of human resources at Kimley-Horn. "It's just one more example of why this is a great place to be, and we believe shows employees that we we're a company that's really looking out for them and their families."
2)
Arthrex
What the company offers: Covers 100% of an employee's healthcare premium and 50% of his or her dependents' premiums. Includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidy and access to mental health care.
Domestic partner coverage? No.
Part-time eligibility?: The company covers part-time employees' premiums when they work at least 29 hours a week.
Special perks: Arthrex has an on-site medical clinic with a staff of 12 that's free for all employees and their dependents. Includes a small pharmacy. The clinic operates as both a primary and urgent care outlet.
What the company has to say about the benefit:
"It's something we've always done. It goes along with our culture and family atmosphere here," said Lindsay Horne, who manages Arthrex's compensation and benefits. "Our mission is helping surgeons treat their patients better, likewise we want to help treat our employees better. We see that as a spinoff of our mission."
3)
Ultimate Software
What the company offers: Covers 100% of an employee's healthcare premium and 100% of his or her dependents' premiums. Includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidy and access to mental health care.
Domestic partner coverage? Yes, for same-sex couples only.
Part-time eligibility?: No.
What the company has to say about the benefit:
"Our CEO did this from the beginning. There were several times along the way after we became a public company that he was questioned on the policy, but he stuck by it," said Linda Miller, the executive of public relations for Ultimate Software. "It's a high ticket item for the company, but he has always strongly believed that it's the quality of the talent that you hire and their commitment that ultimately results in the quality of our products and services. He wants to take care of the employees, but he also knows it's a huge benefit to the company in how the employees feel."
4)
Perkins Coie
What the company offers: Covers 100% of an employee's healthcare premium and 50% of his or her dependents' premiums. Includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidy and access to mental health care.
Domestic partner coverage? Yes, for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Part-time eligibility?: The company covers 80% of part-time employees' premiums when they work at least 19 hours a week.
Special perks: Coverage includes fertility treatments.
What the company has to say about the benefit: "It's part of our overall strategy. Our culture and our people are significantly important to us," said Darrin Emerick, chief personnel officer for Perkins Coie. "While the partners and attorneys generally make higher salaries, we want to treat everyone fairly. By providing low-cost healthcare, we're able to equate fairness with our benefit programs. Everyone should feel they have the ability to afford their healthcare."
5)
FactSet Research Systems
What the company offers: Covers 100% of an employee's healthcare premium and 100% of his or her dependents' premiums. Includes dental, vision, prescription drug subsidy and access to mental health care.
Domestic partner coverage? Yes, for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples.
Part-time eligibility?: The company covers 100% of part-time employees' premiums when they work at least 30 hours a week.
Special perks: Coverage includes fertility treatments.
What the company has to say about the benefit: "FactSet realizes it needs to support employees not only in the work environment but also at home and in the communities where they live," said Jennifer Passeck, a lead recruiting specialist for FactSet. "When employees feel they're part of a team that cares for them and values them as individuals, it creates an appreciation for what's offered and a desire to make their team proud."
