LinkedIn Corp (LNKD), Zynga Inc (ZNGA), Facebook Inc (FB): This Is One Incredible CEO

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Where Jeff Weiner really separates himself as a fantastic leader is in the sheer number of perks and benefits that LinkedIn employees enjoy. Social media companies are already well-known for their wacky perks, but LinkedIn just piles them on. In addition to standard health insurance options and a 50% company match on the first 3% that employees contribute to their 401(k), LinkedIn also provides chair massages, a 24/7 onsite gym, afternoon yoga, and regular lectures from prominent guest speakers. LinkedIn also sponsors catered lunches for its employees.

But, perhaps the coolest perk of all is that in February LinkedIn purchased Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPad Minis — the 16 GB $429 model — for all 3,458 full-time employees! According to Krista Canfield, a senior communications manager at LinkedIn, “[The company] wanted to acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments of all of our employees in 2012. During today’s biweekly All Hands meeting, we surprised our employees with iPad Minis as a small gesture of the company’s gratitude for their contributions.”

Although LinkedIn may not be known for its big donating capacity (yet!), it has also been instrumental in allowing thousands of charities to be seen and heard through LinkedIn events, giving them a better chance of raising money for their cause.

Two thumbs up

LinkedIn has completely transformed the meaning of the business card and allowed professionals to connect on a much broader scope thanks to the Internet. By thinking outside the box, it’s been able to handily surpass many of its social media peers and has shown very little sign of slowing down on the growth front. With shareholders on its side and an employee base that loves their CEO — Weiner has a 93% approval rating on Glassdoor– I see no reason not to give Mr. Weiner two very enthusiastic thumbs up.

The article This Is One Incredible CEO originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Sean Williams.

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