Why Everyone Wants to Work at Google


Updated 01/19/12 5:39 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Google Perks 2012

It didn't surprise me that Google was rated the best company to work for this year by Fortune. The tech giant has consistently been in the top five firms to work for in the last few years. Although the interview process is grueling, many will say it's well worth their efforts. Here are some of the reasons people want to work at Google: Free lunch and dinner by gourmet chefs. Convenient on-site Read more

Google Work Perks: Which One Would You Love to Have?


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Job Perks at Google

I was talking to a friend who was extolling the many perks Googlers get to enjoy at their company. The tech giant has consistently been ranked as the one of the best companies to work for by Fortune and it's easy to see why so many of their employees are satisfied when you scroll through their benefits page. Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman at Google, explains the reasoning behind these Read more

Maternity Leave Around the World: How Money Are You?


Updated 05/08/11 12:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 11 comments

Maternity Leave Around the World: How Money Are You?

Happy Mother's Day! It's one day that all moms should have off, and not just because it's a Sunday. One of the things to find out before having a baby is how much leave you'll be granted and how much you'll be paid for that time off. It will vary from company to company, but the differences are extreme when comparing leave policies in different countries. What do you know about maternity leave Read more

Reality Check: Working at Starbucks, Just For the Health Care


Updated 07/10/09 1:07 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 6 comments

Woman Takes Job at Starbucks Just For the Health Care

Health insurance has become an invaluable benefit — if an accident were to occur and you didn't have coverage, you could be paying off a mountain of medical debt for years to come. A Reuters article highlights just how important insurance is for Americans when considering employment opportunities, and profiles a mother of three in Texas who has taken a part-time job just for the medical Read more

I'm Asking: How Much Paid Time Off Do You Get Per Year?


Updated 06/08/09 7:40 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 31 comments

How Much Paid Time Off Do You Get Per Year?

It's always interesting to look at how many paid days off employees receive at various companies, because the numbers are all over the place. Vacation days are often skewed according to the time an employee has been with the company, but it can take a while to acquire additional days. How much paid time off do you get every year? Source Read more

Vacation Days Around the World: How Money Are You?


Updated 06/02/09 10:08 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 5 comments

Average Vacation Days by Country

A travel bug has gotten me thinking globally lately, and wishing that I had more vacation days to satisfy the urge to get away. If I were employed internationally, the shortage of available time off wouldn't be much of an issue. Other countries allow employees generous time to "go on holiday" — do you know how much time workers are allowed off around the world? Take the quiz! Source Take the Read more

I'm Asking: Do You Keep Up With Routine Dental Care?


Updated 03/21/09 5:20 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 27 comments

I'm Asking: Do You Keep Up With Routine Dental Care?

Fresh off the news that dentists have noticed an uptick in client visits, a new study suggests many Americans forgo routine dental care because it is considered a "luxury item." A consumer adviser for the American Dental Association warns (just like your mother!) that prevention is always cheaper than fixing problems later, so anyone attempting to skimp out on routine visits is only hurting Read more

Employers Experimenting With a 24-Hour Work Week


Updated 03/03/09 6:44 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 15 comments

Employers Experimenting With a 24-Hour Work Week

The four-day work week has been a popular option for employers looking to save money without losing employees, and some companies have started slashing hours even more, going as low as 24-hours per week. A three-day work week means part-time pay, making it harder for many workers to make ends meet. The difference in maintaining health benefits at some companies is a mere eight hours — a Read more