- 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.
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:
According to Glassdoor, Apple employees get an annual 25% discount when they purchase an iPod, computer, or iPad.
Source: Glassdoor
Every three years, workers can get $US250 off an iPad or $US500 off a Mac. Most Apple software is 50% off.
Source: Glassdoor
The company also offers other discounts for family and friends, depending on the product.
Source: Glassdoor
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
Non-birth parents get six weeks of paid time off, according to TIME.
The tech company also covers the cost of egg freezing.
Source: Business Insider
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
Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, and OneRepublic have all performed at these semi-regular events.
Source: The Daily Mail,MacObserver,MacRumors
An employee based in Manhasset, New York, reported Apple provides employees with a $US300 gym credit annually.
Source: Glassdoor
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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