With Silicon Valley companies vying to get top talent, the battle of employee perks has heated up tremendously over the last several years. While a decade ago, it was impressive to offer free meals, a gym and dry cleaning services, these benefits do little to impress those who are being wooed by industry leaders. Today’s benefits are all about spoiling employees and addressing their whims. Companies have caught on that Millennials now flooding the workforce care a lot about perks and benefits and will choose an employer based on what they have to offer. For example, employees at Credit Karma can jam out during breaks in a room outfitted with instruments and amplifiers. Tilt offers its workers a wide range of complementary lunch and dinner options, including vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan and Paleo. Domo provides $2,000 for maternity clothing for pregnant workers, and Rational Interaction has “Breakfast Sandwich Wednesdays.” The list of creative perks goes on and on.
Benefits That Can Really Make A Difference
While breakfast sandwiches and electric guitars can make for a fun workplace, they don’t necessarily create a lasting impact on employees’ lives. Because of this, some employers are starting to offer benefits that can truly make a difference both on the job and after hours, such as debt relief assistance, tuition reimbursement or help with a mortgage. Others are offering specialized healthcare services, including rehab services and addiction treatment that span beyond what is typically offered by standard insurance plans.
Rehab As An Employee Benefit
With a 24/7 work mentality, newly acquired wealth, and pressure to excel, Silicon Valley employees are prone to drug abuse. The stress-filled, production-driven environment is causing individuals at all stages of their careers to abuse drugs and alcohol to keep going. The death of Google executive, Forrest Hayes, who died of a heroin overdose, certainly shed light on the growing problem of substance abuse in Silicon Valley. Sadly, some companies are overlooking or even hiding employees’ drug problems because they are so focused on results. However, others are addressing the problem head on and even offering fully-paid assistance to those who need help.
Outpatient Care For Busy Executives
One option for addiction treatment that is often aligned to the needs of busy tech execs, is an outpatient treatment program in Silicon Valley. As an alternative to inpatient care, an outpatient program is designed to help those who cannot put their lives on hold while they obtain treatment for addiction. Individuals can get ongoing care in an outpatient program while still being able to work and manage their lives outside of the office. Outpatient treatment typically includes a variety of therapies for the individual, as well as for their family. This includes family therapy, couples’ therapy, one-on-one therapy and group therapy. Outpatient addiction also includes relapse prevention and ongoing group therapy sessions and activities to provide recovering addicts with a safe place where they can share their personal situations without feeling judged. With addiction rates rising in Silicon Valley, it’s likely that more employers will be considering addiction treatment when they develop their benefits programs. By doing so, they gain the advantage of keeping valuable employees while providing something that is truly needed in today’s workplace.
Are You A Tech Worker Who Is Struggling With Addiction?
Alcoholism and drug abuse are progressive conditions. Don’t throw your career away by ignoring a problem that is not going to disappear on its own. You need professional help. Call Summit Estate now to learn more about our flexible and personalized outpatient programs. We’re here to help you in your recovery.