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VIBE Awards 2024: Best Companies for Financial and Retirement Benefits

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In 2024, preparing for the future is top of mind for employees—and companies are stepping up to help. With benefits like access to financial advisors, tuition reimbursement, and 401(k) programs with company matching, employers are offering crucial tools to help their workforce secure a comfortable retirement. According to recent data from the Plan Sponsor Council of America, 87% of U.S. employers now offer some form of retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k) or similar program This is a steady increase from the 80% reported in 2020.

Financial and retirement benefits are just one of the categories we’re highlighting in the 2024 VIBE Awards—our annual recognition of companies offering the most valuable employee benefits. “VIBE” stands for "Voted In By Employees," as our methodology combines proprietary data with real employee feedback, allowing workers to rank their company’s perks and benefits. We shine a spotlight on the top companies across seven categories—including work flexibility, and office life and perks—with winners from businesses of all sizes.

Keep reading to discover which companies are leading the way in financial and retirement benefits, helping their employees plan for a brighter, more secure future.

Small & Medium Companies:

GameChanger

Who they are: This technology company is a top sports app that delivers live video streaming, scorekeeping, and team communication tools to youth sports teams across the nation.

What employees are saying: “Pay is competitive and in an unstable market, it is refreshing to see a company stick to ethical compensation bands.”

“Incredible and flexible retirement plan! Great matching!”

Upside

Who they are: Upside is a retail technology company that provides purchasing power to consumers and incremental profit to businesses.

What employees are saying: “I max 401k and HSA contributions annually. Most important is the options package and additional annual allocations after the 2nd year of employment.”

Ensono

Who they are: Ensono is an expert tech advisor, innovation partner, and managed service provider. They optimize IT, evolve enterprises and innovate across hybrid environments.

What employees are saying: “Ensono arranges Financial Wellness Sessions regularly that helps to plan individual's short- and long-term goals. On Top of it, Ensono provides one-on-one help for all associates and their family members with privacy.”

Cornerstone OnDemand

Who they are: Cornerstone started with a simple (but bold) idea—to improve access to education on a global basis through online learning.

What employees are saying: “All of Cornerstone’s contributions to my 401K are vested immediately and that’s an incredible perk I have not been able to get at any of my previous workplaces. I’m proud to be a Cornerstar!“

Trupanion

Who they are: Trupanion is an innovative insurance provider that helps cats & dogs across the world receive the best medical care.

What employees are saying: “I love the freedom of choice that our Lifestyle Spending Account offers us at Trupanion.”

Large Companies

Biogen

Who they are: A leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patient’s lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities.

What employees are saying: “401K match is terrific and has really helped me build wealth over my years of service at Biogen!”

Mastercard

Who they are: They are a global technology company in the payments industry, working toward making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible.

What employees are saying: “Retirement match is the best in the business.”

Zoom

Who they are: Zoom connects people and teams through seamless video communication and AI-driven collaboration tools, enhancing productivity globally.

What employees are saying: “Zoom provides free Financial Advisor services which help review my investment, savings, and what I need to do to achieve my financial goals.”

Visa

Who they are: Visa is a world leader in digital payments, with a vision to be the best way to pay and be paid for everyone, everywhere.

What employees are saying: “Everyone is always astounded when they learn about the 200% employer match—this is definitely one of the best financial benefits offered by Visa.”

GE Vernova

Who they are: GE Vernova's portfolio of energy businesses are leading and accelerating a new era of more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.

What employees are saying: “Regularly offered seminars on retirement savings and even every day budgeting tips helped me save more monthly!”

Palo Alto Networks

Who they are: Palo Alto Networks provides robust, innovative protection against cyberattacks.

What employees are saying: “The FLEXbenefits program is awesome!”

“Our Employee Stock Purchase Plan is amazing. It's one of the best in the industry.”