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Huge commission, free food and as much holiday as you want… these are the best UK companies to work for

Employees are now getting even more job perks than a decent salary and sociable hours

THEY say that a happy workforce is a productive workforce.

And as well as offering a decent salary and sociable hours, some employers are offering incredible benefits to their employees in reward for their hard work.

 From free food to unlimited holidays, some employers offer incredible benefits on top of salaries
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From free food to unlimited holidays, some employers offer incredible benefits on top of salariesCredit: Rex Features

From free food in constantly stocked fridges to being allowed to take days off to do Christmas shopping, some companies have a range of benefits to keep their workers on side.

And with people now more likely to move on from their jobs if they are unhappy, some of these employee perks will make you think again about changing profession.

Google

There's no need for Google employees to take a packed lunch to work with them as the search engine giant provides free food for its employees.

 The UK Google headquarters in London, where staff get free food for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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The UK Google headquarters in London, where staff get free food for breakfast, lunch and dinnerCredit: Alamy
 The reception area inside Google's London office, which is brightly decorated
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The reception area inside Google's London office, which is brightly decoratedCredit: PA:Press Association

Whether they are working early or late, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner is on offer in the London office's canteen.

The drawback is that queues to fill up are often long, but in 2013, then Google UK managing director said that most didn't mind.

This is because it gives workers the opportunity to chat and create ideas.

Facebook

Fellow tech giant Facebook not only pays it employees in the UK a generous salary, they also offer their workers free food.

Their office in London has comfy furniture and pictures taken from inside their HQ appear to show there is also free sweets on offer.

In addition, Facebook staff are also offered health perks such as gym membership and if they have to travel for their jobs, they can go business class.

 The Facebook offices in central London, which also offers employee perks
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The Facebook offices in central London, which also offers employee perksCredit: Alamy
 The Facebook London HQ is packed with comfy furniture and is stocked with free food for staff
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The Facebook London HQ is packed with comfy furniture and is stocked with free food for staffCredit: Getty Images

Netflix

Most workers only have a certain amount of days they can take as holidays.

But at Netflix, it is reported that their policy is that employees can take as much time as they like, when they like.

According to the , employees can go on holiday when they like, so long as they tell their managers and their work is covered.

 With people now more likely to move on from their jobs if they are unhappy, some of employee perks make you think again about changing profession
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With people now more likely to move on from their jobs if they are unhappy, some of employee perks make you think again about changing professionCredit: Alamy

Workers also don't need approval to spend company money on entertainment or gifts, so long as they are acting in the best interests of Netflix.

Airbnb

The website Airbnb helps people find affordable accommodation while they travel across the world.

And staff who work for the online marketplace are also encouraged to get out and see the world.

Each staff member is given up to £1,600 every year, which they can spend on travel plans.

The only stipulation is they must use it to stay at an Airbnb listing.

ASOS

Online retailer ASOS is one of the go-to website for the fashion conscious.

And to ensure their staff keep up to date with the latest trends, they are allowed to enjoy a 40 per cent discount on all items.

Meanwhile as a thank you to their staff for their work, in the summer months they are allowed to finish work on a Friday at 3pm.

 Online fashion retailer ASOS allows staff a 40 per cent discount on all of its stock
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Online fashion retailer ASOS allows staff a 40 per cent discount on all of its stockCredit: Getty Images

Swinton Insurance

In the run-up to the festive season, it can be a a stressful time to make sure you have everything ready for the big day.

But insurance company Swinton Insurance have come up with a employee perk to ease the stressful time.

All workers are given an extra day, which is added to their holiday allowance so they can go Christmas shopping.

This week Aldi announced they would be hiring new staff across the country – and the wages are incredible.

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