The return to the office is here, and employers are stepping up to make it worth it. By the end of 2024, 90% of companies plan to implement return-to-office policies, according to a recent Resume Builder report. But businesses know that simply requiring employees to show up isn’t enough—they need to offer incentives that make coming to the office feel rewarding. In fact, 72% of companies are now offering commuter benefits, 64% are providing catered lunches, and 57% are offering childcare assistance, all to create a more engaging and supportive in-person experience.
Office life and perks is just one of the categories we celebrate in the 2024 VIBE Awards, which recognize the companies that offer the most comprehensive and innovative employee benefits. The "VIBE" Awards—short for "Voted In By Employees"—combine proprietary data and real employee feedback to spotlight the organizations with the strongest perks. We feature winners across seven categories, including professional development, financial and retirement benefits, and more, with top companies from small, medium, and large businesses.
Read on to discover which companies are excelling in office life and perks, creating work environments that employees are eager to return to in 2024.
Small 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: “I love to enjoy the wide selection of food options when I'm in the office but this has also been extended to when I'm working remotely through the SnackMagic program. I've enjoyed trying new teas, juices, and snacks every month and love this perk. I can fuel up between meetings guilt-free, knowing that I have a lot of healthy options to choose from.”
Mast-Jägermeister US
Who they are: MJUS is a leading spirits brand deeply committed to core company values and rich heritage.
What employees are saying: “It’s so great to come into the office to connect with our HQ folks, but also have the flexibility to work from home a couple days per week. I have two young kiddos, so knowing that I can come in and connect with my colleagues at the office for efficiency but still work from home occasionally has been awesome. Our IT team keeps everything running smooth with our remote connection too.”
Small Girls PR
Who they are: They are a creatively driven press influencer and events marketing agency in New York City and Los Angeles.
What employees are saying: “[The company] increased stipend towards staff lunch purchase at DEI-owned establishments!”
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: “The DC office is amazing. There are amenities galore—from snacks to lunch reimbursement to personal hygiene products. Also, the location can't be beaten. The NY office is in another great location and has a vibrant social culture that bridges across departments.”
HomeTap
Who they are: Hometap is a financial technology company on a mission to make homeownership more accessible and less stressful.
Health-E Commerce
Who they are: They are a health-tech company who believes in untangling and simplifying the health and wellness benefits marketplace through consumer-directed healthcare, corporate wellness, and Medicare Advantage users.
Large Companies
Autodesk
Who they are: Autodesk is a global leader in software for designers, engineers, builders, and creators, endeavoring to empower customers with the technology to create the world around us.
What employees are saying: “Even as a hybrid first company, our Workplace team has done a beautiful job creating an office environment that is well suited for when employees do use the office. This office experience goes well beyond free snacks and lunch (both of which we have), but focuses on fostering the kind of in person experiences that drive our business forward.”
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: “Our office is convenient, we have free snacks and amazing coffee in the office, and we have bi-monthly free meals in the office as well.”
Booking.com
Who they are: They’re one of the world’s leading digital travel companies with a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
What employees are saying: “Amazing office with the best view of the city; Drinks, snacks, and fruit, all day long, and events on a regular basis.”