7 of the Best Employee Perks

Sure, love what you do—but the pay and benefits don't hurt, either. Glassdoor checked out companies that offer unusual perks beyond unlimited vacation time and casual Fridays, and it found a bunch that have entered "legendary status" for benefits that offer "ingenuity, uniqueness, or life-changing potential." Here, seven of the perks (and the companies that offer them) to get your envy juices flowing:

1. Four months of paid parental leave for all part-time and full-time workers with one year or more of tenure (Ikea)
2. Pet insurance (Scripps Health)
3. Two-day global soccer tournament (Bain & Company)
4. Coverage for gender reassignment surgery (Goldman Sachs)
5. Up to 40 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer (Timberland)
6. "StayFit" program offering $800 per year to pay for gym memberships/fitness programs (Microsoft)
7. Sabbatical programs, including a three- to six-month sabbatical for personal or professional reasons at 40% pay (Deloitte)

Check out the full list for more perks you'll wish your company had. (Ten companies with the best reputations.)