Rani Ahmed of Stone King LLP on how their voluntary benefits address social connection challenges

Offering the basics is no longer cutting it with employees. They expect real value benefits that make a difference to their lives.

Employee benefits only create value when they strike a chord with the people they are designed for. Yet, in many organisations, there’s still a disconnect.

Employers who take proactive steps to help their people navigate financial strain will be best positioned to build a motivated, resilient workforce.

For some the festive season is more about increased spending that it is about sitting back and relaxing.

For decades, industries like retail, hospitality and healthcare have operated under a shared assumption that employee benefits are a luxury reserved for high-margin sectors. But that assumption is now being dismantled, says Benifex’s chief innovation officer Gethin Nadin.