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GOOGLE invests in the well-being of its employees

3. Labor relations / working conditions

Working conditions

Sector Telecommunication, Medias, ITC

Year 2010

Country United States

Transmitter

Context

Google, a company specialized in Internet services, ensures its development by investing in the satisfaction and well-being of its employees. Established in California, a state and sector of industry that consumes a lot of energy, the company makes their employees loyal through their exemplary investment in environmental protection.

Objectives

Ensuring the well being of its employees in the work environment, services and training
Motivate and retain employees of the group
Ensure good client image

APPROACH

The benefits available to employees at their place of work are numerous:
- One day per week to develop their own ideas
- Wages higher than competitors and high incentive schemes
- Advantageous retirement and savings schemes
- Relaxation services: massage rooms, video games, billiards, table football
- Practical services: washing machine, dryer, mini bar snacks

Beyond these advantages, the company’s commitment to the environment is a matter of pride and furthermore of loyalty. Following the 2008 crisis, the collapse of share prices, and the dissatisfaction of a number of employees going to work for competitors, Google decided in 2009 to install 9,212 solar panels to generate 30% of its electricity needs at their headquarters.

CONTRIBUTION TO COMPANY PERFORMANCE

American’s « Favourite company »
Retention and motivation of employees (In France, 46% of employers believe that their commitment to the environment is conducive to the recruitment)
Positive impact on customers and sales

Benefits

Well-being of staff
Awareness of respect towards the environment and energy saving
Seen as an exemplary company by its competitors