Benchling
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Benchling?
What People Are Saying About Benchling
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Time Off Access: Feedback suggests employees can actually use flexible PTO alongside paid sick time, sabbaticals, and periodic company shutdowns that help people disconnect. These provisions make it easier to step away and recover during or after busy cycles.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: Feedback suggests an equitable hybrid model with flexible schedules allows many roles to manage commuting and home life more predictably. For roles not tied to labs or client sites, this structure supports balance while preserving in-person collaboration.
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Boundary Respect: Feedback suggests many teams maintain reasonable hours, with some noting no need to work after hours when boundaries are set. Norms appear to support taking time off in practice in at least some groups.
Benchling's Benefits
Offers sabbatical leave
Benchling is dedicated to our employees and their well-being, which is why we offer sabbaticals. Employees who have completed five and ten years of service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave.
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Employees receive unlimited hours per year of paid sick leave.
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Utilizes company-wide vacation
Benchling observes major holidays and has a paid company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
On top of weekly happy hours & monthly events, Benchlings travel abroad for annual company retreats!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers fitness stipend
Offers wellness programs
Benchling provides a monthly Wellness Stipend designed to support and encourage a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.
Provides onsite meditation space
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
