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Alternatively, Greenpeace has a bike benefit program to support the purchase, use, and storage of bikes and bike accessories for employees who commute via bicycle.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Internet Benefit: <\/strong>All full time and part time employees of Greenpeace may receive compensation in the form of an Internet subsidy to cover work related expenses. An employee is eligible for a subsidy if they work from home regularly.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Phone Benefit: <\/strong>An employee who needs to use a cellphone for his, her&nbsp; or their work, as determined by the employee\u2019s director, is entitled to reimbursement, not to exceed the cost of the employee\u2019s monthly cell phone payment, of up to $40 monthly for medium usage and up to $75 for high usage, toward cell phone fees.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Home Office Supply Benefit:<\/strong> Greenpeace allocates a one-time home office supply benefit to assist employees in their telecommuting office needs.<br><br><strong>Pet Insurance: <\/strong>Greenpeace offers a voluntary pet health insurance plan<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (with employer match):<\/strong> All regular employees, who have completed six months of service are eligible to invest, through pre-tax payroll deductions, in a variety of funds, including socially responsible options. 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