Zapier

Zapier sets the gold standard for employee mobility, offering a $10,000 de-location package to encourage staff to leave expensive cities—a policy unique among its peers. Founded in 2011, the automation platform supports 800 employees across 20-plus countries with a heavy investment in async tooling that reduces meetings by 50% compared to the industry norm. Outpacing Buffer in total compensation transparency, Zapier publishes salary formulas and adjusts for cost of living, achieving a net promoter score of 85 from staff. Its four-week paid sabbatical policy after five years of tenure further drives an employee engagement rate of 92% in its latest annual survey.