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The Changing Landscape of Job Perks in Silicon Valley
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The competitive job market in Silicon Valley has led companies to offer perks like laundry services and unlimited vacation days in order to retain talent. However, the pendulum is swinging back as companies now focus on retaining US talent and diva engineers who demand more than just high salaries.
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ChapterThe Changing Landscape of Job Perks in Silicon Valley
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The power dynamics in Silicon Valley are shifting from companies to employees, as the demand for talent makes it easy for workers to switch to competitors and demand better perks and salaries.
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The power dynamics in Silicon Valley are shifting from companies to employees, as the demand for talent makes it easy for workers to switch to competitors and demand better perks and salaries. The pendulum is swinging back the other way, and Silicon Valley companies are accommodating engineering divas with policies like unlimited vacation time to retain their talent.