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What are voluntary benefits?

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Voluntary benefits give employees the opportunity to further customize their benefits package to meet their personal needs. And they serve as an excellent cost-effective recruitment and retention tool for employers as they look for ways to improve their benefits offerings. Why are some examples of voluntary benefits?

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Post Office adds new voluntary benefits to reward platform

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Post Office has introduced new voluntary benefits to its reward, benefits and recognition platform following feedback from its employees. The new benefits include private medical insurance provided by Bupa, critical illness cover, dental insurance, a health cash plan, increased life assurance and a Tastecard.

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Cawleys uses voluntary benefits to motivate and support employees

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Independent waste management business Cawleys has invested in a variety of voluntary benefits to create a working environment that inspires, motivates and supports its employees. Its voluntary benefits provision is supported by a wide range of employer-funded benefits, including reduced working hours for all staff by 2.5

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How can voluntary benefits support employees in uncertain times?

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Credit: Emerge / Shutterstock (1079190161) Employers should have an understanding of the issues their employees face in order to produce targeted and appreciated voluntary benefits strategies. So, what support can voluntary benefits offer in uncertain times?

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Wilson James ensures staff are aware of support available through voluntary benefits

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Wilson James, a professional services and skilled labour firm for the security, logistics, aviation and technology sectors, has embedded raising awareness of its voluntary benefits provision from the very start of its employees’ career journeys, and even during the recruitment process.

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Voluntary benefits: A guide for your first-time enrollees

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When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there's a lot to take in, especially if you're a first-timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. Check out our other first-timer series blog posts on health plans and employee benefits.

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Standard Chartered Bank and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits

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Standard Chartered Bank and supermarket chain Lidl GB have been shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024. The post Standard Chartered Bank and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits appeared first on Employee Benefits.