Virtual pizza parties, pet adoption fees and on-demand babysitters: How the pandemic changed employee perks

That’s far from the only perk offered by The Zebra during the pandemic, Kujanek said. He has taken advantage of a $100 monthly wellness stipend, which the company had also provided before the coronavirus hit, for workout equipment such as dumbbells, floor mats, and resistance bands. Following the pandemic, The Zebra’s employees also have been able to separately expense a curated list of subscriptions, including aromatherapy candles and House Plant Box, which sends people a new houseplant every month.