Benchling
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Benchling?
What People Are Saying About Benchling
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Time Off Access: Policies include unlimited PTO, paid sick time and holidays, a company‑wide winter shutdown, and sabbaticals, creating real opportunities to disconnect and recharge. These levers can make balance easier when team norms support using them.
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Wellbeing Programs: Mental‑health benefits, a monthly wellness stipend, ERGs, and regular social events signal institutional investment in wellbeing. These resources can cushion busy stretches and encourage sustainable habits.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: An intentionally structured hybrid model offers predictability with some remote flexibility, helping many plan life outside work. Flexible schedules and remote/field options expand where applicable beyond office days.
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
