Wellbeing at Work: 4 Salesforce Employee Benefits Explained

While the term ‘wellbeing’ might be thrown around as a buzzword, it’s something much more to us here at Salesforce. Being a leader in the agentic AI revolution and consistently innovating wouldn’t be possible without employees performing at their best and feeling their best. Whether that’s personally, professionally, or financially, we offer benefits that support the full employee (and their families!) in each area — and more. Our dedication to ensuring the wellbeing of our employees has even earned us a spot on the Best Workplaces for Perks & Benefits in 2024 by Comparably!

So what does wellbeing mean at Salesforce? It means holistic support, exactly when you need it — from coaching to financial support to building wellbeing habits and more. Take one of our newest benefits: the Health Services Onsite Clinic in our Hyderabad, India office. With this onsite medical clinic, local employees can be seen and treated by medical professionals without ever having to leave the office! No need to worry about finding an appointment that fits into your busy schedule or making sure the doctor is covered by insurance; all appointments are free.

Let's take a look at some of our top global benefits.

Salesforce Provides Personalized Support and Care for Every Need with Lyra Health

We all face daily stressors, relationship hurdles, and personal issues, but it’s not always easy to keep them from piling up and affecting our wellbeing. At Salesforce, we recognize that professional support can help with navigating through these challenges, and that’s where Lyra Health comes in.

With Lyra Health, Salesforce employees and their loved ones can receive up to 12 annual in person or virtual therapy sessions, in addition to counseling and clinical care. Better yet, this care is cost-free, confidential, and completely tailored to support employees and their families' needs.

Whether that’s LGBTQ+ care, couples therapy, or teen care, Lyra’s highly-trained experts are ready to provide personalized treatments, short-term care, or wellness resources that best fit each individual’s needs. But just how effective is talking to a professional? Lyra has found that 82.7% of people who use eight to 12 sessions with a therapist have shown clinical improvement in reducing stress and preventing burnout.

Many Salesforce employees have attested to Lyra’s seamless application process, as well as their appreciation for having professional support while navigating life challenges. One employee who participates in couples teletherapy mentioned how “The application process was very quick, and I was paired with a provider that has deep expertise in the area where I need help. I’m very happy with my experience so far.”

Additionally, another employee participating in Blended Care therapy expressed “that finding the right provider is similar to finding the right partner. Alongside having an amazing provider, the blended therapy care allows me to really set time aside to pay attention to my mental health on the days I don't see my provider. I'm grateful to have built a safe zone and rapport with my provider.”

Investing in Your Wellbeing with BetterUp Coaching

We all want to feel and perform at our best, but sometimes it can be challenging to know where to start. With benefits like BetterUp, you’ll work with a coach to help you develop a plan to be and do your best. According to Gallup Workplace, employees are almost 5 times as likely to be engaged at work and 50% more likely to be thriving in life when they strongly agree that their organization cares about their overall wellbeing.

Just ask Senior Customer Success Area Lead, Carey Capitan, who has personally benefitted from utilizing BetterUp:

“BetterUp has been a part of my routine since early last year. The experience has been so beneficial that I try to sing its praises every chance I get. My coach helped me unlock the potential that I didn't even know was there, and has pushed me to lean into my strengths, rather than focus on the things that don't come as easily.

I'd recommend this program to anyone who suffers from Imposter Syndrome, presentation anxiety, or simply wants to work on achieving specific goals. I'm not the same person who started this program — that, for me, is the true benefit of BetterUp. Always be evolving!”

Another Salesforce employee who has used BetterUp said: “My coach is without any doubt the best coach I’ve ever worked with throughout my professional journey. No matter the situation, challenge, or opportunity I face, she is always able to skillfully coach me in the right way. Each time, I leave our sessions with more clarity and clear next steps with her coaching.”

Financial Wellbeing Support with BrightPlan

Nearly 60% of full-time employees are stressed about their finances. Salesforce provides financial wellbeing support for employees through BrightPlan to help combat this.

Employees get access to financial experts, education, and tools to help them feel empowered to build and manage their personal financial plan at no cost. These tools include unlimited one-to-one meetings with a local financial provider, access to an educational library full of financial planning resources, and year-round webinars that cover topics like retirement planning, making the most out of Salesforce benefits, and more.
When asked about BrightPlan, a Salesforce LMTS Software Engineer praised its simple and straight-forward approach:

"BrightPlan is an excellent employee benefit that I encourage anyone with personal finance questions take advantage of. They distill complex financial questions into simple best-practice plans that you can implement yourself without buying dubious products or paying expensive fees."

Build Your Wellbeing Habits with Thrive Global

Wouldn’t it be nice if we had someone to remind us to move more during the day, stay hydrated, or take a stretch break at our desk? Luckily, with Thrive Global, that’s more than possible. Thrive Global is a digital wellbeing platform that is designed to motivate and inspire you to develop healthy, sustainable habits.

Not only are these wellbeing tools up-to-date and science-backed, they’re also customized and tailored to what content will best serve you and your wellbeing goals. Whether it’s improving your sleep, getting more movement throughout the day, or learning stress-management tips, Thrive Global has the tools you need to (dare we say) — thrive!

Let’s take a look at how Customer Success Manager, Nadine Zada, has personally benefitted from using this benefit:

“Despite maintaining an active lifestyle outside of my work hours, I often find myself sitting at my desk for long periods, which is clearly not great for my health. I end up feeling stiff at the end of the day, and I don’t have those little breaks to help me reset. I decided to join a company Thrive challenge for added motivation, and it has been amazing! It has proven quite effective in keeping me active and focusing more on my posture. 

During the challenge, I primarily focused on two Microsteps to help me stay active: making time for sports activities, and focusing on my step count. Those kept me active, even during working hours. I made other adjustments as well, such as changing some meetings into walking meetings and incorporating stretching exercises during breaks. I’ve also started taking real lunch breaks so I can get outside and recharge. Small steps like these have been so helpful for my wellbeing.“

Championing Wellbeing in the Workplace

Helping our employees feel and perform their best is important for our success. And, Vice President, Global Benefits Strategy & Design at Salesforce, Abigail Hollingsworth says it best:

"Wellbeing is at the core of our company culture at Salesforce. We understand that the wellbeing of our employees is paramount to our success. That's why we invest in comprehensive wellbeing programs that address physical, mental, and emotional health. Our commitment to wellbeing is more than just a benefit; it's a reflection of our values and our dedication to creating a workplace where everyone can perform at their best."

If you’re looking to do your best work while having the support to feel your best, check out our open roles and apply today.