Her job is stressful enough negotiating payouts with claimants, employers and their lawyers. Popular employee programs at the other 35 Best Companies also deal with the work-life tradeoff and the desire for choice. Seventeen offer flexible or cafeteria-style benefit plans. These often include a lump sum that can be spent on eligible health-related services. Physical and mental health are also a priority.
Employees can hit the Energy Zone for a cardio workout or a yoga class.
The Leisure Zone has a television, pool tables, a fireplace and a reading room, as well as a fridge and microwave. In the Mind Zone, employees can plug into multimedia teaching tools. The Recovery Room has a bed, phone and blankets. For anyone eager to escape Bay Street, Cumis's surrounding ponds, apple blossoms and wildlife are very tempting. Twenty-nine conduct regular employee opinion surveys, looking for feedback on everything from dress codes to pension plans.