The Benefit of Happy Employees

Advertising isn’t your typical clock-in, clock-out profession. Sometimes it’s inspiration striking at midnight, campaigns getting scribbled on bar napkins, and deadlines being interrupted by dogs demanding belly rubs. To keep that creativity alive—and, truthfully, to keep your employees happy—it means setting better work/life standards.

At MBB, we feel strongly that our employees are our greatest asset. The culture we’ve built within our walls is the main driver of the great work we are able to do for our clients. And to keep that alive, we know that our team needs real-life support—the kind that shows up in the form of traditional “employee benefits” and in less traditional ones as part of their day-to-day lives.

Here’s how we make it happen

We start with the essentials: health, dental, vision. Solid coverage, plus additional resources—because your body and your mind are the most valuable tools you’ll ever bring to work. (Sorry, MacBooks.) Wellness isn’t just a buzzword here—we put money behind it. Whether it’s a gym membership, a spin class, or that meditation app you swear you’ll open twice a week, we reimburse your version of self-care.

But benefits and support don’t just stop at the day-to-day. We understand that to keep our employees well (and here with us) for the long run, we need to support them through the bigger life changes too. New parents? We’ve got you. Moms get 12 weeks of paid maternity leave and dads get 2 weeks too—because moms shouldn’t be the only ones changing diapers. Seven newborns in a calendar year weren’t necessarily on the bingo card when this policy was put in place, but we buckle down and support each other so those new parents receive the time they deserve. This may not be the industry standard, but we believe in our own standard.

Time away from your desk also matters, and we take it seriously. Generous PTO, flexible hours, hybrid work, and Summer Fridays—because sunshine beats spreadsheets every time (for most). Everyone gets the week off between Christmas and New Year’s because memories with family and friends carry more weight than billable hours. Stick around long enough and you’ll earn a sabbatical. Go recharge, explore, and come back with fresh ideas—we’ll be here.

Company culture and opportunities within our four walls are part of a “benefits” package also. Around here, it’s not about climbing some rusty corporate ladder—it’s about finding your own path whether it’s up a mountain or down a slip ’n’ slide. Conferences, workshops, mentorship—we invest in your growth because when our people level up, our work gets sharper, bolder, better. Financial growth included; happiness shouldn’t stop when you leave. A 401(k) match is offered to all full-time employees, and since we believe in you from day one, we threw out the vesting schedule. Because while we’re all about ideas in the moment, your future matters too.

Food? Oh, we eat well. Taco Tuesdays are non-negotiable. Chili Thursdays? Even better. Add in a cabinet full of snacks and a fridge stocked with beverages—perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a happy hour kick-starter—and you’ll understand why no one here works hangry.

And if you’re wondering about the four-legged coworkers: yes, we’re dog-friendly. Bring your pup—because petting a dog is like riding a jet ski: try not to smile. Exactly, you can’t. We’ll bring the treats.

Culture? It’s not a bullet point—it’s who we are, it’s what we take pride in. Retreats where ideas flow as freely as conversations. Random nights at the local watering hole where you can’t decipher between a MBBer and the regulars. Having a team that genuinely enjoys being around each other matters.

Deadlines? Yeah, they’re real. Expectations? High. But the benefits? They make the ride not just worth it—they make it fun, because we know that to make work that matters to our clients, we need our employees to know they matter to us.