Featured Post: At These 5 Companies, Interns Never Fetch Coffee

Courtney Shipshock March 22, 2023

Built In Chicago sat down with companies in the area in search of internships that offer an experience with a real impact. To do so, former interns and full-time employees who oversee the programs shared details on what their internships entail.

PerkSpot HR Specialist, Lexi Vassallo, shared what our internship program looks like, discussed some of the coolest projects interns worked on, and walked through how our internship has helped interns grow professionally and kickstart their careers.

Lexi shared, “Our program is designed to give our interns real-life working experience and tools that they can utilize in their future careers.”

View the full article here.

Are you interested in an internship with PerkSpot in the future? Stay tuned for our open positions on our careers page and see highlights from last year’s program. Check out our other open roles in the meantime!

PerkSpot Made The List: Built In’s Best Places To Work Chicago

Courtney Shipshock February 7, 2023

Each year, Built In’s Best Places to Work Awards Program gives recognition to companies who offer the best total rewards and compensation packages among their peers. With a mission to inspire others to love where they work, our dedication to employee satisfaction starts right here.

With a name like PerkSpot, it goes without saying that perks and benefits are a big deal to us. While not the full list, here’s a rundown of some of the highlights:

Comprehensive Insurance Benefits

Your health and wellness is our top priority. We offer a broad range of options for health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. We also have outstanding dental and vision insurance. All insurance benefits are effective on your first day of employment. In addition, we also offer 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Paid Time Off

PerkSpot’s PTO policy empowers you to take the breaks you deserve, because we don’t set a fixed limit for PTO each year! Whether you’re taking a trip to Europe or taking a few days off to recharge, we encourage you to take the time off you need to be at your best.

Paid Parental Leave

Primary and secondary caregivers are afforded special leave time to care for and bond with their new child, paid at 100% of their current salary.

401(k)

PerkSpot provides a full 401(k) plan through Principal Financial Group, including matched contributions to help you reach your retirement goals. Through our partnership with Holberg Financial, you’ll also have access to exclusive, free financial planning services.

Flexible Remote Work

Flexible work options are part of PerkSpot’s dedication to a remote-first environment. Whether you reside in Chicago or elsewhere, all PerkSpotters are given the option to work remotely as they choose. We also offer a one-time reimbursement allowance for new hires to help ensure you have a home office setup that helps you work safely and productively.

Perks & Discounts

Whether you’re looking to save on a new TV, a trip across the country, or everyday expenses, we’ve got you covered with access to our steep, exclusive discounts offered through the PerkSpot platform.

Check out the full list of award winners here.

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished, but here at PerkSpot our eyes are focused on the future. Click here to learn from a few PerkSpotters about our recent growth, the tangible impact of their work every day, and why it’s such an exciting time to join the team.

Ready to join one of Chicago’s best places to work? Check out our open roles and apply today!

PerkSpot’s 2022 Midyear Digest

Max Goldenberg June 16, 2022

January Through June Client Success Roundup

It’s hard to believe that 2022 is already halfway over. But even so, the blazing summer skies here in Chicago are perfect for PerkSpot’s sunny entrance into the year! The first half of this year has had more amazing partnerships than ever before for this midyear PerkSpot Digest. In total, twenty-five new clients partnered with PerkSpot across Q1 and Q2 2022, offering best-in-class discounts to their employees. Following over a dozen industries, our new clients range from mid-size enterprises to universally known top brands. Regardless of size or industry, we’re proud to provide our easy-to-use, white-glove service for all our new clients!

In 2022, we added new major clients in the fields of manufacturing, retail, healthcare, food and beverage, transportation, and more. We’re especially proud to highlight a few examples of the diverse clients PerkSpot’s personalized discount programs can add value to. So take a look at some of our newest success stories in the making:

Wow Bao – Offering Asian street food in over five hundred locations across the country, Wow Bao is an American food industry staple with their distinctive steamed buns.

Forever 21 – Based out of Los Angeles, Forever 21 is a top American retailer offering fast fashion options for American shoppers across the country.

3M – A multinational innovation powerhouse, 3M sports over 100,000 manufacturing patents including adhesives, PPE, medical equipment, office supplies, and more.

MoneyLion– An innovative new way to bank, MoneyLion offers thousands of customers easy options to borrow, save, invest and earn in one all-inclusive financial app.

Sanford Health – Sanford Health is the largest health system in the Rural United States, a nonprofit headquartered in Sioux Falls. Sanford operates a global healthcare presence with an emphasis on pediatrics, cancer, heart, sports medicine, and women’s health.

Michaels Stores – Michaels is one of North America’s largest providers of arts, crafts, framing, floral and wall décor, with over one thousand arts and crafts stores across the United States and Canada.

We’re excited to serve our newest clients; always with the same attention to detail and enthusiastic, human-centric approach that PerkSpot has become known for! And especially if your organization could benefit from exclusive, custom discounts, we’d love to have you schedule a demo today to start the conversation!

When Disaster Strikes

Katie Williamson August 30, 2017

You’ve probably seen the devastating affects of Hurricane Harvey. The category 4 hurricane reached Houston over the weekend and caused flooding and damage to the area, leading non-profit and disaster relief organizations to turn their attention to Texas.

At PerkSpot, we love to see the different ways our clients are stepping into the gap and fulfilling needs all over the U.S.. In fact, just last week we discussed the role of HR in light of Charlottesville and how our clients are flipping the script.

This week is no different. Hurricane Harvey brought devastation to many Texas homes. Here are a few of our PerkSpot family’s most creative efforts to bring relief to Houston.

Southwest Airlines

Southwest is one of our oldest partners and we are so proud to call them part of the PerkSpot family. They are constantly finding new ways to spread the “Luv”. So, when disaster struck Houston, they were quick to use their resources to provide relief to the area. Southwest flew 500 stranded passengers to Dallas free of charge.

H-E-B

This twitter status speaks for itself. H-E-B, founded in Texas and now one of the nation’s largest independent food retailers, knows the importance of a nice warm meal. They’re providing meals, ice, water, and other needs at their storefronts for those affected by the disaster, along with collecting donations directly on their site.

Starbucks

Starbucks is known for their constant support of their Partners. In response to Hurricane Harvey, Starbucks partners (employees) who donate to relief efforts can request matching funds through the company’s Partner Match program. Currently, the Starbucks Foundation, has donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross. Another reason why it’s great #tobeapartner.

Lyft

Take a ride with this PerkSpot client and round up your change to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. They’ve pledged to donate $100,000 to the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, created by the city’s mayor. Plus, they are even coordinating food and supply drives across Texas.

American Red Cross

Yep, that’s right, this leading organization for disaster relief is a PerkSpot partner. Below is a video showcasing their current efforts and here is a place you can donate to increase their efforts across Texas.

If you’re looking for ways to help, you can always donate to the Red Cross efforts. Human Resources, check out these tips on implementing policies and assisting those in need.

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