Company

Motivational Strategies

3M

Gives employees 15-20 percent of their time to pursue own projects

Google

Perks include a massage every other week, free gourmet lunches, tuition reimbursement, a volleyball court, and time to work on own projects

Whole Foods

Employees receive 20 percent discounts on company products, the opportunity to gain stock options, and the ability to make major decisions in small teams

Patagonia

Provides areas for yoga and aerobics, in-house child care services, organic food in its café, and opportunities to go surfing during the day

The Container Store

Provides more than 260 hours of employee training and hosts "We Love Our Employees" Day

Southwest Airlines

Gives employees permission to interact with passengers as they see fit, provides free or discounted flights, and hosts the "Adopt-a-Pilot" program to connect pilots with students across the nation

Nike

Offers tuition assistance, product discounts, onsite fitness centers, and the ability for employees to give insights on how to improve the firm

Apple

Creates a fast-paced, innovative work environment where employees are encouraged to debate ideas

Marriott International

Offers discounts at hotels across the world as well as free hotel stays and travel opportunities for employees with exceptional service

Zappos

Creates a fun, zany work environment for employees and empowers them to take as much time as needed to answer customer concerns