Tech companies put a lot of effort into creating perks their employees actually value. Happy people are less likely to leave a company than miserable ones, after all. Here are 10 Austin tech companies with truly innovative perks.

Cupboards filled with snacks, team happy hours and beer Fridays are relatively easy perks for startups to offer. What's not so easy for startups to include in their benefits package is 401(k) matching. Still, a handful of Austin startups has made it happen.

JANUARY 2016: Each month, we highlight growing tech companies whose culture, perks and opportunities will make you want to update your resume. But January might be the best time to do it: You’re full of pep after committing to your New Year’s resolutions, and many companies are focused on hiring.