Since retirement saving is so important to our readers, these benefits are most heavily weighted. We also factored in how much the 40 firms spend on benefits compared with national averages. Company provides a traditional pension. Staff ombudsman helps workers resolve problems with health-care providers.
Company offers an employer-sponsored health plan for retirees.
Stock options granted to top and middle managers. Health coverage for retirees is provided. Employees at all levels get a one-time grant of stock options, which they are free to exercise after three years. Company provides health insurance for retirees. Free term-life insurance death benefit is worth up to five times annual salary.