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An independent study from the University of Vaasa showed that U.S. companies offering rare, family-focused benefits achieve higher employee satisfaction and better performance, while high-growth firms provide diverse perks, and highly profitable ones prioritize specialized benefits.
The study utilized machine learning tools to analyze 26 employee benefits, with a dataset of 250,000 employee reviews from a social media platform. Commonly offered benefits include 401(k) plans, employee discounts, and vision/dental healthcare.
Family-related perks, such as paid parental leave and free meals, were less common but were found to be strong predictors of employee satisfaction and corporate success. The study suggests that offering rare and sought-after benefits can help organizations attract and retain talent.
Amazon offers a range of benefits for its employees, including up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and flexible work options for new parents. The company provides career development programs, such as Career Choice, which covers 95% of tuition costs, and reimburses college tuition for high-demand fields.
All these benefits are available to employees at Amazon's Air Hub, which is located in Hebron.
Amazon’s health care benefits also include medical, dental, vision, mental health services, and fertility treatments, such as IVF and egg freezing. Employees can also access early earnings through the Anytime Pay program.
Amazon has been recognized as one of the top companies for new parents, according to Business Insider, offering up to 20 weeks of paid maternity leave and six weeks of paid paternity leave. New mothers are also given the option to start part-time when returning to work.
Amazon employee Mary Kate shared that the company’s benefits have allowed her to seek treatment for long-term health issues and provided financial support, noting that her insurance coverage often eliminates co-pays.
The Amazon Air Hub is an 800,000 square-foot facility that supports Amazon’s growing air cargo network. It is at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and employs more than 2,000 individuals. The facility spans more than 600 acres and is the hub of operations for a network of more than 40 Amazon Air sites, according to the Amazon Air Hub website.
