Some of these programs include:

• Alternative Work Arrangements—Making available telecommuting and flexible work schedules when the needs of both internal and external customers are met.
• Free Parking or Parking Subsidies at most AEP work locations.
• Travel Assistance Plan—providing emergency medical support when traveling for business or pleasure 100 miles or more from home, even in a foreign country!
• Wellness Program—subsidizing your membership in health clubs, health/exercises classes and other health-related activities. In addition, we offer free flu shots and health screenings at many locations.
• Pet Insurance—helping you to cover veterinary bills for “man’s best friend” plus cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles and other exotic pets.
• Parental Leave—providing one week of paid leave for new fathers and adoptive mothers. (Birth mothers are covered under our sick pay plan.)
• Adoption Assistance—providing financial assistance to help cover expenses related to the adoption of a child.
• Personal Services Referrals—providing referrals for child care services plus other providers, information and resources needed to manage personal and professional responsibilities.
• Back-up Care—for those emergencies when your regular child or adult/elder care provider is not available.
• Financial Planning—offering free financial advice related to college funding, debt management, home purchases, mortgage refinancing, estate planning, retirement planning and more with an independent SEC-registered financial adviser.
• Group Legal, Home and Auto Insurance Plans—offering discounted group rates through MetLife on your personal insurance needs.
• Employee Activities—offering planned recreational programs for employees, such as holiday parties, sporting events, picnics, performances and other social activities.
• Service Awards—offering you the opportunity to choose from a variety of attractive gifts, including jewelry, artwork, electronics, etc., to recognize milestones related to your employment with AEP.
• Matching Gift Program—providing financial assistance and support to institutes of higher learning. The program matches charitable contributions on a dollar-for-dollar basis, in cash or a marketable security in the amount of at least $25 and no more than $2,500 per participant, per eligible institution, per year.
• Education Assistance—offering up to $5,250 in educational assistance annually to cover: 75% of registration frees, tuition and lab fees and 100% reimbursement for books.

A healthy work/life balance improves productivity and morale, and contributes to a more fulfulling and positive work environment. For that reason, AEP offers a number of programs designed to help our employees achieve this balance.