Lucy - BQ Magazine EditorEmployee benefit schemes are designed to give back to the hard-working people who carry your business forward. It’s something extra alongside their salary – and some benefits are so good they even make up for a slightly lower salary than average. All benefits schemes should include something to help your team fund their retirement. As for the rest of it, maybe it’s time to consider implementing health-focused benefits for employees.
Why? Because you should give them something that directly improves their lives. You can also encourage your team to focus on their health, making them more productive and helping your business. What are some of the best health-focused employee benefits to introduce? Scroll down to find out!
Full Medical Insurance Coverage
The cost of medical treatments is always rising, so you can implement full medical insurance coverage as a benefit for your employees. Everyone who works for you will now have access to a range of treatments via this insurance plan. It should include the following:
- Preventative healthcare services
- Operations/surgeries
- Mental health services
- Dental services
You could even go one step further and include the most popular medical tourism procedures under the insurance, so they can go anywhere in the world to get the healthcare services they require. This type of health-focused benefit is enough to convince people to stay with you for the long run. It helps them immeasurably and can save them thousands per year.
Free Fitness Memberships
You don’t need to be reminded of all the health benefits of regular exercise. While you can’t force your employees to exercise and be fit, you can encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyle choices with free fitness memberships.
Give everyone a free membership to the nearest gym or fitness centre. You’ll be surprised how many people will start going to the gym before or after work to try and stay active. It’s especially important in jobs that don’t require a lot of physical movement. They’ll reap the rewards of regular exercise, which will make them happier, more confident, and a lot healthier.
Flexible Working Options For All
Of all the benefits you can introduce, this one might be what tips the scales in your favour. It can help you attract more talent to your business while retaining as much of your talent as possible. Flexible working options mean people can choose how to work. They might spend a few days at home and a few days in the office. Or, they could work mainly from home and pick their hours around their schedule.
It’s highly beneficial for employees with young families – especially new mothers – but it’s also great for everyone’s health. Flexible working patterns give employees a better work-life balance, which helps their mental health and can reduce chronic stress. You end up with a team of refreshed individuals who are ready to attack every day with more gusto!
Two things should be taken from this guide. Firstly, every business needs a strong employee benefit scheme to give back to its workers and show them they’re appreciated. Secondly, health-focused benefits are the best way to go. Your employees will see lifelong health improvements and it helps you hold onto your most talented individuals for longer.