Perks articles

The reality of today's tech industry: layoffs, long hours, AI threats, and few perks

In a nutshell: It had long been said that a career in tech was the ultimate dream: high salaries, security, and a huge number of perks made for some very happy workers. But things look quite different today. The tech world has seen the highest number of layoffs of any private sector industry this year; perks have been cut; salaries aren't increasing in line with the extra demands; and there's the constant spectre of AI.

Intel reverses course (but not about CPUs), brings back free tea and coffee to boost employee morale

5 companies offering great employee benefits, despite the 'perkcession'

Microsoft is giving its salaried US employees unlimited time off

In context: Working in the tech industry might not feel like the most secure profession right now, given the number of people being let go, but it still offers some of the best perks (and pay, usually). Microsoft, for example, is giving its US employees unlimited, fully paid time off.

Intel is setting aside over $2 billion to give to its employees

Uber partners with Betterment on retirement options for drivers

Uber rolls out several new features and perks for drivers

Apple Watch Edition to come with 24/7 support, private hour-long appointments, more