Despite the rough economic climate, many employees value work-life balance over benefits or pay when it comes to staying at their job.
According to the American Psychological Association’s (APA) recent Workforce Retention Survey, 60 percent of American workers said they remain with their current employers because of benefits and 59 percent because of the pay, while more than two-thirds (67 percent) said they choose to stay because their jobs fit well with the other aspects of their lives.
Employees are not the only ones paying attention to work-life balance. Glassdoor, a social jobs and career community, recently published its Top 25 Companies for Work-Life Balance, recognizing companies that offer the best balance between work and personal life.
MITRE and North Highland received the highest work-life balance rating (4.5 on a 5-point scale) from its employees over the past year. MITRE employees comment on the high value the company places on work-life balance as shown through flexible schedules, generous paid time off, and other great perks like an on-site cafeteria and gym.
North Highland employees noted the company’s family-friendly work environment.
This is the second year that MITRE, as well as eight other companies, made Glassdoor’s Top Companies for Work-Life Balance list. Other companies making this list again include Agilent Technologies, SAS Institute, National Instruments, FactSet, United Space Alliance, Susquehanna International Group, Slalom Consulting, and Morningstar.
Check out Glassdoor’s complete list of the Top 25 Companies for Work-Life Balance.