If you will look for a job in Slovakia, you will probably think also about benefits offered by company. For a lot of people it is very important factor pri posudzovaní konečnej ponuky práce.

Some companies offers “Cafeteria plan” which allows them provide employees an attractive work-life balance. What does it mean? You get a financial limit and a list of services providers to choose from and use until you reach the limit. Some companies has an overview of the benefits offered to all employees and it is up to you which one do you choose.

Let's take a look to the most often benefits which you can get in Slovak companies.

There are 2 main categories:

• financial benefits

• non-financial benefits

The most popular financial benefits are:

► 13^th salary

► 14^th salary

► company phone for private use

► company car for private use

► contribution to extra health insurance or pension insurance

► contribution for commuters (for transport or accommodation)

► discount on product or services offered by company

► jubilee bonus (usually from 5^th year of employment)

► Multisport card (it is possible to use the card in a different city sport centers with a free entrance or with a small surcharge)

The most often non-financial benefits are:

► language courses

► sick days (in case you will feel sick, you can stay at home and do not need to visit doctor)

► extra holiday days

► flexible working time

► home office (possibility to work from home or remotely)

► activities aimed at reconciliation of work and private life (fruit delivered to the office, yoga or other activities in the workspace, massages etc.)

You can ask about company benefits during the interview. It is important to alert you, that some benefits are subject to income tax or the company contribution is only partial and you have to pay the rest by yourself.