Analysis

July 28, 2021

What perks are startups offering their employees?

Mental health support, fertility planning and flexible benefits are just some of the perks that are becoming standard.


Laura Willming, Octopus Ventures

From healthcare benefits to generous pension schemes, big corporates have typically been ahead of the game when it comes to company benefits. 

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In addition to mental health support, Bulb offers its employees 33 days holiday a year and private healthcare.
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Erich Schudt, cofounder and CTO of Bippit, says that financial wellness will become a key company perk in the next few years.
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Dr Sophie Chung, founder and CEO of Qunomedical, says companies should play a more significant role in helping their employees start a family.
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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and writes Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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