Whether you're working in one of our retail stores or in our corporate offices, you'll find that our benefits package is unparalleled in the retail industry. We're one of the few companies that offers health coverage to part-time employees.  We were one of the first companies to offer domestic partner coverage.  We tailor our insurance coverage to fit your needs and your pocketbook.  We offer one of the most generous 401(k) plans in the country.  And, since Barnes & Noble is first and foremost a bookseller, we offer a 30% book discount and substantial discounts on other merchandise in our stores.

Full-time and part-time booksellers become eligible at different times, depending on the program.  Your spouse, or domestic partner, and your children are eligible for many programs too. 

Protection Today

• Medical Plan – Our comprehensive PPO plan includes coverage for an annual physical, well-child care, vision exams and prescription drugs.  Coverage is higher, and out-of-pocket costs are lower, when preferred providers are used, but booksellers are free to choose non-network doctors and facilities. 
• Dental Plan – The plan covers preventive visits at 100%, and also covers basic and major dental services.
• Flexible Spending Account – Booksellers can use this account to pay many out-of-pocket healthcare costs and save money at the same time by using before-tax earnings. 

Time Off

Everyone deserves a break, and we encourage booksellers to take advantage of our paid time off policies, which include personal days, vacation and six paid holidays. 

Full-time and part-time booksellers are eligible for personal days after six months.  You may take one personal day in the first year of employment and two personal days in subsequent years. 

Paid vacation time is also provided to full-time and part-time booksellers.  You may take one week of vacation after six months.  After that, annual vacation time is based on length of service started at two weeks of vacation after one year with us. 

Building Financial Security

• 401(k) Savings Plan – After 1,000 hours of service, our plan matches your savings dollar for dollar, up to 4% of earnings.  Even better, the company contribution is yours to keep.  You must be at least age 18 to participate.
• Our paid sick day policy and short- and long-term disability plans provide valuable protection if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Barnes & Noble provides basic life insurance equal to annual earnings.  Booksellers can choose additional coverage of one, two or three times earnings.  Coverage for your spouse, or domestic partner, and children is also available.  The business travel plan provides additional coverage when your job requires you to travel.

Continuing Education

• Our continuing education program offers full-time booksellers tuition assistance if you choose to further your business career by taking courses toward a job-related degree.
• You can also increase your product knowledge, or read for fun, through our book loan program.

Additional Benefits

Rounding out our benefit program, we also offer competitive programs for:

• Transit benefits
• Discounts on electronics purchases, flowers and banking services
• Convenient direct deposit of your pay