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In the aftermath of pandemic-induced workforce disruption, pro-worker policies are key to economies achieving faster employment recovery.
European workers aren’t engaging in the American-style Great Resignation in quite the same numbers as the US, which begs the question if the former are simply happier at work than their American counterparts? Social workplace benefits for employees in Europe are generally more generous than in the US, which for a wealthy country has a low minimum wage, fewer holidays and no parental or sick leave.
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Since the pandemic, companies realise that employees’ expectations have changed regarding workplace benefits and things they value. Employers are stepping up to show that they are adapting to this changing landscape of work.
In addition, the extra perks a company provides speaks volumes about a company’s culture, what they value and gives a good indication for job seekers as to how they treat their employees.
Demand for comprehensive family benefit programmes was already on the rise pre-Covid, but the pandemic brought them to the forefront. A generous benefits package can often include specialist services too, including referrals from primary care physicians. From dermatological health services to sleep specialists, many health coverage options include coverage for non-routine specialist exams and procedures.
In addition to health benefits, many employers offer paid time off, where staff can schedule personal days off work.
Businesses are also investing in ways to support remote workers in setting up and maintaining their home offices, while others are showing how much they value not only the work their employees do but their physical and psychological wellbeing too via comprehensive mental health and wellness benefits.
And probably, the most topical benefit to arise in recent years is flexible working options. While many have historically been sceptical about whether remote work would impact productivity and company workflow, the pandemic has proven that many workers can execute their jobs as well as if not better while working from home.
So how do the perks at your current role stack up against some of the companies hiring right now?
Here are three roles with competitive benefits worth considering, and for even more jobs, visit our Job Board.
Senior Market Manager, Airbnb
The company: Airbnb wants to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. The company’s various functions embody its innovative spirit and its fast-moving team is committed to leading as a 21st century company. Under the Airbnb umbrella, HotelTonight makes it easy to book great hotels at exceptional last-minute rates.
The benefits: One of the most coveted Airbnb employee benefits is an annual travel stipend. Paid out quarterly, it lets employees stay at any Airbnb listing in the world. Comprehensive health care plans, generous parental and family leave, learning and development opportunities and retirement planning are just some of the benefits Airbnb offers employees.
The role: As a Senior Market Manager, you’ll manage individual hotel and / or chain accounts and acquire high-quality inventory. Focusing on these responsibilities, you will build HotelTonight’s strong market presence in your assigned territory and collaborate with other teams as the local in-market expert. Partnering, strategising, and running daily operations directly with hotels and chains and ensuring the company always has the best inventory and deals from hotels available for our guests is all part of the day job.
You’ll need: Previous hospitality experience is definitely a plus, while more than eight years of professional experience, with a focus on owning client relationships and business strategy are essential. In addition, a proactive mindset, excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills are standout skills needed to land this role, along with flexibility to travel.
Find out more about the Senior Market Manager role and discover more openings at Airbnb on our Job Board.
Head of Customer Acquisition – Team Germany, iwoca
The company: Iwoca is an online Fintech company based in London, and offers credit facilities to small businesses trading in the UK and Germany via an automated lending platform.
The benefits: Along with medical insurance, discounted gym membership, emotional and mental health support services, this role comes with share options, access to learning platforms like Treehouse if you want to learn to code and twice-yearly company retreats to destinations such as the French Alps.
The role: This is one of the most central and important positions and part of the senior leadership team within iwoca Germany, as you’ll be holistically responsible for the acquisition of new customers across all channels, and the key market stakeholder for its product-market fit.
You’ll need: Hard skills, experience, resilience and a passion for collaboration and leadership. Beyond that, they’ll equip you with everything you need to be effective in your role – a deep understanding of iwoca, the products, processes, business model and unit economics, as well as the knowledge and structures it has already built in its success path so far.
Sounds too good to be true? Apply for the role today or find out about other roles at iwoca on our Job board.
Fullstack Engineer (Hybrid job), FLYR
The company: FLYR offers AI-powered total revenue management software with forecast, pricing, and commercial optimisation tools for airlines, travel, and transportation.
The benefits: Not a morning person? FLYR offers flexible work hours for you to be at your best. Although a hybrid work philosophy may entice some job seekers, it also has a modern office in the heart of Amsterdam with rental ebikes and a well-stocked fridge, lunch reimbursements and plenty of social activities for when you decide to go into the office. You’ll also get the opportunity to become a shareholder of FLYR and share in its success.
The role: The successful Fullstack Engineer will join a growing team to deliver a complex line-of-business application targeting the revenue management function in the airline industry. This application has complex multidimensional analysis and visualisation of airline datasets, visualisation of machine-learning forecasts, and supports complex analyst workflows to manage FLYR’s Cirrus solution.
You’ll need: You’ll have a degree and/or advanced domain expertise and successful industry experience in either computer science, computer engineering, maths, economics, or operation research as well as independence, a pragmatic approach, attention to detail and strong communication skills.
If you’d like to learn more about this role, or other opportunities at FLYR, visit our Job Board today.
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