Employee Wellness

Germains Seed Technology strives to provide a best-in-industry benefits plan for all regular, full-time employees in order to support health and wellness. We offer the opportunity to choose from a variety of benefit plans designed to meet individual and family needs at a low share of cost for employees.

Germains North America Benefit Options:

Health Plans

We currently offer a choice in medical plans including an Anthem PPO, Anthem High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, and Kaiser.  VSP vision coverage and Anthem Dental are included with the medical plans. Germains covers a substantial portion of the premium with a small percentage for employees to contribute each pay period.

Life and Other Insurances

Set your mind at ease with additional company-sponsored insurance coverage. We provide you and your family the protection you need in the event of a death or disability. Our health plans include:

  • Life Insurance at 2 times annual salary
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Coverage Options

  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance (in addition to company-sponsored benefit)
  • Critical Illness
  • Short Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

* voluntary coverage options are at employees expense

Financial

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Time Off

Germains emphasizes health and safety practices that recognize the importance of employees creating a balance between work and personal life, therefore employees are provided with a variety of options for taking time off:

  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Leave
  • Holidays
  • Jury Duty
  • Bereavement Days

The information on this website offers only a brief overview of the benefit plans available. A description of the benefit provisions, conditions, and limitations is provided to employees in the Employee Handbook. Please contact Janet Bryan, Human Resource Business Partner for additional details.