Benefits
“Talented people are attracted to Google because we empower them to change the world. We are focused on providing an environment where hard-working people are rewarded for their contributions to Google and for making the world a better place.”
Google is a different kind of company. We strive to be the best at what we do, and that includes our approach to looking after our employees – our Googlers.
Googlers are incredibly talented and inspiring people working to improve life for our users all around the world. That is why Google works to improve life for every Googler by providing an award-winning array of services, schemes, and programmes that enable you to get on with the things you love to do – both in and out of the office.
Google is built on the idea that work should be challenging, and we have built our working environment to ensure that the challenge is also fun. Our people are our greatest assets and we will always look after them so they are able to keep creating, inventing, finding solutions, breaking boundaries, and realising new technologies we never even imagined possible. We know you want to make a difference, and we work hard to make sure you have all the tools you need to do so.
We realise and celebrate that the needs of Googlers are unique and vary from country to country. Our priority is to offer benefits, perks, and policies that reflect the local market and make life easier and better.
Some benefits of being a Googler…
Health and wellbeing
Generous nutrition and fitness benefits are as much a part of Google life as our excellent medical and health packages. The health and wellbeing of Googlers is really important to us.
Financial rewards
Google provides a competitive compensation package, which comprises of salary, yearly bonuses, and equity grants. Furthermore, any Googler can nominate you for a cash peer bonus, and you can receive additional bonuses through Google’s employee referral programme.
We also like to help Googlers make the money in their pocket go further via employee discounts, free Google goodies, and monthly transportation contributions.
Peace of mind
Google offers many benefits which provide reassurances for the future, such as life and disability insurance. At the same time, we also ensure that Googlers have direct and free access to a confidential employee assistance service for help with personal, financial, and legal matters.
Learning and development
Google is all about learning and, as a Googler, you’ll start expanding your knowledge from the moment you walk in the door. Google offers many training and career development programmes and initiatives.
Time away from the office
Googlers work hard and they need plenty of time away to play hard. We have generous annual leave allowances as well as policies to ensure you can take time off without hassle in times of need.
Supporting families
Google is committed to supporting families of all shapes and sizes. We always strive to go above and beyond the norm for maternity and paternity leave, and we also give new parents a financial boost after the birth of a baby to help feed their growing family.
Giving back and being green
Google and philanthropy go hand-in-hand. Googlers get time off for volunteering in local communities and are really encouraged to give something back whenever they can.
Gift Matching Program
Google matches contributions of up to $12,000 per year from eligible employees to approved non-profit organizations. Bolstering employee contributions to worthy causes with matching gifts doesn't just mean helping hundreds of organizations, both locally and globally; it’s also a tangible expression. We want Googlers to get involved – and the company is right behind you.
Find out more
Check out our vacancies across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
As part of the recruitment process, Google’s recruitment team can give you much more detail about our benefits, perks, and policies. Get in touch!