We provide an extensive range of benefits. The healthier our lifestyles, the better resilience and longevity we are likely to have. We believe in providing resources that will alleviate distractions allowing employees to do their best work.
We offer health cover, which gives prompt access to specialist medical treatment. Everyone can enjoy the same comprehensive cover, regardless of previous medical history. Family members can be included in the scheme (at an additional cost).
Employees are entitled to a free yearly eye test. Our heathcare can also cover all or part of the cost of new glasses, contact lenses and eye surgery.
All AKQA employees have the option to enrol in a dental plan as part of their health cover.
AKQA offers free access to doctors 24/7 through an app, providing medical advice, answering questions and giving employees peace of mind.
Becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse. AKQA has a number of places for you to reach support and advice when you need it.
A free 24/7 confidential service that offers practical support on work, family, relationships, money and health.
We provide a Macbook and an iPhone or smartphone if your role requires it. To make your working environment at home as comfortable as possible, AKQA contributes towards equipment to get you set up.
Employees have access to a subsidised gym membership, whether to shape up or de-stress.
These workshops run regularly, covering a wide range of topics, including Presentation Skills, The Art of Communication, Unconscious Bias, and Mental Health First Aid. Access to French and English language tuition is also available. Develop any skill you’d like with 24 hours’ worth of training covered by AKQA.
AKQA Insight features presentations, case studies and points of view from across the AKQA global network, plus external guest speakers and key figures from innovative disciplines.
Managers can significantly impact business outcomes, employee engagement, and performance. We ensure all line managers have the opportunity to attend a four-module programme, teaching them skills to become effective managers.
Everyone can benefit from our subscription to LinkedIn Learning – an online training platform providing access to thousands of courses. AKQA also provides Coursera, a platform with an extensive list of accredited courses by Google and more.
We offer team and individual development opportunities, including industry-related events and accredited qualifications.
We offer 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays; three of these days are used over Christmas to ensure that everyone has the entire period from Christmas Day to the New Year off.
AKQA offers employees five days of paid leave to celebrate their wedding. We also provide one paid day off to help employees who are moving.
We recognise the importance of quality time away from work; AKQA is open to flexible working patterns.
To celebrate each year contributed to AKQA, we send employees anniversary gifts to say thank you. To recognise our long servers, we also celebrate five, ten, fifteen, and twenty years milestones with a financial reward.
AKQA is open to employees working remotely two days per week.
Through partnerships with our clients and local businesses, we can offer employee discounts on food, haircuts, beauty treatments, travel and retail. Through WPP, AKQA employees can also benefit from discounts of up to 20%.
Taking time out to support a charity or initative you feel passionate about is important to us. At AKQA we offer 30 days unpaid leave per year to pursue this.
We pay a financial bonus if you refer a candidate who ends up being permanently employed by AKQA.
ERGs and groups across our network can be joined to unite employees around a shared identity or interest. We know connecting with colleagues is important, whether in person or virtually, so we host regular events, breakfasts and more.
We offer money towards lunch for every working day. Complimentary fresh fruit, herbal teas and drinks are available with milk alternatives. There are also multiple coffee machines throughout the studio.
To ensure time off with new babies is as rewarding as possible, AKQA offers an enhanced maternity package. Expectant parents are entitled to reasonable paid time off for antenatal care.
New parents are entitled to one month off which can be taken in one or two blocks within the first six months after birth.
Adoption leave is available for new parents within the first year of adoption. Those eligible are entitled to a maximum of 16 weeks of paid leave.
Throughout the year, we offer free consultations with a mortgage broker who provides independent advice to first time buyers, buy-to-let purchases and general mortgage advice.
If your child is unwell and you need to take time to care for them, we offer ten days paid leave.
We offer a pension scheme which you can opt in to from your first day.
Prioritising you is essential to your wellbeing, particularly during the ongoing challenges in the world. Self-care strategies allow you to take charge of your mental and physical health. In addition to organised opportunities through sport, yoga and meditation, we’ve compiled a wide range of self-care resources for families and individuals, combined with continuous positive lifestyle encouragement and support for our employees.
