8 of the flashiest perks Apple employees get, from discounted iPhones to Maroon 5 concerts

• Apple just became the first US company to hit a $US1 trillion market valuation on Thursday.
• Using Glassdoor, Business Insider looked into some of its employee benefits.
• Glassdoor users gave Apple’s overall perks a 4.5 out of 5 stars on the site.
• One of its flashiest draws is its “beer bash” – a regular event featuring snacks, free booze, and celebrity cameos.

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Apple just hit a $US1 trillion market valuation on Thursday, becoming the first US company to do so.

Business Insider took a look at Apple’s Glassdoor reviews to see how the tech giant repays its employees. On Glassdoor, users gave Apple’s overall benefits a 4.5 out of 5 stars on the site. Reviews indicated the company’s tempting perks range from free, star-studded concerts to gym benefits.

Here’s a look at some of the benefits Apple offers its employees:

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According to Glassdoor, Apple employees get an annual 25% discount when they purchase an iPod, computer, or iPad.

Source: Glassdoor

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Every three years, workers can get $US250 off an iPad or $US500 off a Mac. Most Apple software is 50% off.

Source: Glassdoor

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The company also offers other discounts for family and friends, depending on the product.

Source: Glassdoor

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Mothers can take up to 18 weeks of fully paid leave after giving birth, with an additional six weeks of unpaid leave after that.

Source: The Outline

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Non-birth parents get six weeks of paid time off, according to TIME.

Source: TIME, Fatherly

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The tech company also covers the cost of egg freezing.

Source: Business Insider

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Employees are treated to free beer and appetizers at the company’s beer bashes — not to mention some of the biggest names in music.

Source: The Daily Mail,MacObserver,MacRumors

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Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, and OneRepublic have all performed at these semi-regular events.

Source: The Daily Mail,MacObserver,MacRumors

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An employee based in Manhasset, New York, reported Apple provides employees with a $US300 gym credit annually.

Source: Glassdoor

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At Apple, new hires get 12 days of paid time off — but Glassdoor reviewers report it increases over time.

Source: Glassdoor

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