From meditation rooms to pups in the office, casual Fridays and full-tuition reimbursement, these companies have the work-environment perks and the out-of-office benefits that make their employees never want to leave.
Just Born Quality Confections
Bethlehem
Just Born is the candy manufacturer of iconic candy brands such as PEEPS, Mike and Ike, Hot Tamales and more. The factory has been producing these family favorites since 1932 when they relocated from New York to Bethlehem.
Work Perks
Employees at Just Born dress down for a cause on Fridays by supporting United Way with a donation in exchange for the chance to wear jeans and sneakers at work.
Just Born encourages community involvement by paying their employees for their service hours up to 24 hours a year.
Employees are rewarded for their exceptional efforts, which can be accumulated and redeemed for merchandise, travel and other experiences.
Olympus
Center Valley
Olympus is a global technology leader focused on making people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling through its innovations in Medical and Surgical Products; Scientific Solutions; and Cameras and Audio Products. The Company's North and South American headquarters is located in Center Valley, and its primary distribution center is based in Breinigsville.
Work Perks
Olympus takes care of its employees and their kids by offering on-site daycare and nursing rooms.
Employees are treated to “Random Acts of Coolness,” which can include events like ice cream socials or hallway Olympics.
Olympus encourages healthy living by offering on-site fitness programs; employees can even join in on company sports leagues and teams.
Photos by Kelsey Plate
Crayola Factory
Easton
Crayola is the leading manufacturer of crayons with over 100 years in the business. The Crayola Factory produces roughly 12 million crayons a day—most of which are made right here in the Lehigh Valley. Crayola has called Easton its home since the headquarters were moved from New York to Forks Township in 1900.
Work Perks
Throughout the year, employees can find sidewalk chalk outside the entrances of the building. They are encouraged to “chalk the walk” and leave positive messages for co-workers to see.
The company hosts Product Demo Days throughout the year, allowing employees to try out the latest products and have fun.
Crayola has an online company store that allows its employees to purchase Crayola and Hallmark products at an exclusive discount.
Trifecta Technologies
Allentown
Trifecta Technologies works to aid business in growth and development through technology. This powerhouse devises innovative technological business solutions from a historic building in Allentown.
Work Perks
Employees aren't surprised to find a pup or two in the office. Their CEO will quite regularly bring his two Labradors to hang out on the built-in loft in his office (puppy steps included).
The Trifecta office is equipped with cool, vintage bikes that employees are welcome to ride during their lunch or throughout the day.
Employees at Trifecta celebrate Fridays with a 4 o'clock beer and wine break (beer whistle) on the rooftop before the weekend begins.
Victaulic
Easton
A world-leading producer of mechanical and grooved pipe-joining systems, Victaulic has provided pipefitting technologies to clients in over 140 countries right from Easton.
Work Perks
Victaulic offers employees bus trips, which include trips to Phillies games, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and other cool extended trips.
Full-time employees are eligible to take up to two courses per semester and can receive up to a full tuition reimbursement for their studies.
Victaulic has on-site medical staff, which even includes weekly on-site muscle therapy and a nutritionist to promote overall employee wellness.
Rodale
Emmaus
Rodale is one of the largest independent book publishers in the United States, dedicated to bringing readers information and insights on leading happy and healthy lives, and notable for nationally recognized magazines like Men's Health, Women's Health, Runner's World and more. The company headquarters are based in our very own Emmaus.
Work Perks
Rodale is equipped with bicycles for employees to ride as they travel between buildings. They can also walk or run on the campus trails.
Employees can take full advantage of Rodale's on-campus “Energy Center,” which offers free fitness classes and equipment to use throughout the day or after hours.
The organic cafeteria serves up healthy and fresh options for employees to enjoy every day.
The meditation room is always open for any employee who needs a moment to unwind.
Martin Guitar
Nazareth
Martin Guitar has been one of the world's leading acoustic-instrument makers for over 175 years. Almost all of its guitars are handmade by skilled craftsmen and women at the factory located in Nazareth.
Work Perks
Each year, Martin employees of all levels take a four-day hiatus to go on a team-building adventure.
Martin as a company takes a trip to New York City and raffles off spaces for the trip as a paid workday with all expenses paid.
Photography by Colin Coleman
