Great Article on "Killer Benefits"

"Killer Benefits" is the term used to describe an unbeatable benefits package offered by your employer. Unbeatable without question.

This article can be summarized as follows: "Organizational periods of hyper growth are rarely sustainable in the long term. While "Killer Benefits" are a great way to attract and retain the best talent during periods of rapid growth, they can become a real liability to your organization when things slow down and expenses must be kept in check."

The rest of the article details Employee Benefits packages at Facebook and Google. Read it here. In this economic uncertainty, I don't think this will be a concern but the point here is extremely valid. Be pragmatic.