Benefits and perks at Handshake
Learn about the 13 benefits and perks Handshake offers its employees.
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Equity
We strive to foster a sense of ownership in our growth by offering equity to our employees.
Infertility & LGBTQ+ Coverage
All of our medical plans cover transgender services, and the Anthem PPO 250 plan covers up to $2,000 of infertility treatment.
Community Lead Compensation
Employee Community leaders are compensated with quarterly $1500 bonus to acknowledge the high-impact work required as part of the role.
401k
We offer a 401k through Human Interest, with low-fee Vanguard funds for you to choose from. You can contribute up to $20,500 per year to save for your future.
Financial Management with Origin
We provide you with a professional financial planner via so that you can gain a better understanding of making the most of your compensation, equity, benefits, 401k and perks.
Mental Health Assistance
We host an annual wellness week, offer discounts on a variety of wellness apps, and provide an Employee Assistance Program through Guardian, which enables you to access 3 free counseling sessions.
Volunteer Time-Off
Employees are encouraged to take up to 2 days off for social and civil activism, volunteer work, and/or any related activities that they feel are appropriate. This includes attending and participating in protests.
Learning & Development
We offer a $2,000 annual stipend for you to use towards your professional development. We also offer career development workshops, manager trainings, and 1:1 coaching through external partnerships throughout the year.
Sabbatical Program
Beginning at 4 years of continuous, full-time employment, and every 4 years thereafter, Handshakers are eligible for a paid 4-week sabbatical to recharge and reset (+ 1 week if one of the weeks is spent volunteering).
Family Focus
We offer 16 weeks of parental leave for birth-giving parents, and 10 weeks of parental leave for non-birthgiving parents, and flexibility for families. Our parental leave policy applies to adoptions as well. We also host family-friendly events throughout the year.
Life & Disability Insurance
We provide the essential benefits that will protect you and your family from your loss of income due to unforeseen circumstances. You’re automatically covered with basic life insurance for 1x your salary, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage, at no cost to you.
Flexible Time Off & HTO
We provide you the flexibility to recharge. There’s no accrued time off or waiting period to take vacation. We also offer flexible holiday time-off, or "HTO", providing each Handshaker an opportunity to observe holidays that closely align with their religious, cultural, and personal needs by providing 2 paid-days off.