All our staff benefits are of great value, all year round. But at this special time of year, some really come into their own. We have rounded up the 12 best benefits for Christmas, so you can see how versatile staff benefits can be for your workforce.
Some of these could be just the helping hand your employees need to make the holidays memorable for them and their loved ones.
No 1: Looking after staff wellbeing
Christmas is ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ but for many of us, it’s stressful. Our Wellness package can help staff stay calm and grounded around the holidays, with helpful videos on many aspects of mental health.
They can be added as an extra tier to your Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or purchased as individual videos and fact sheets. Each video deals with the subject in ‘bite-sized chunks’ so employees can access the videos as and when they need to, at work or at home. They can get the right amount of information they need, at their own speed.
Find out more about our Health and Wellbeing benefit here.
No 2: Saving with Discount Club
Here’s an employee benefit that really comes into its own at Christmas. Staff can save up to 40% on shopping, holidays, entertainment and days out, which can make a significant difference at a time of heavy spending. It can add up to hundreds, even thousands of pounds across a whole year, and it’s considered a ‘trivial benefit’ by HMRC.
There is no administration cost to you as an employer, and it can be cost-neutral when combined with other benefits we offer. Staff can get up to 40% off cinema tickets, 35% off online shopping and 30% off on high street shops. The discounts apply to popular brands like John Lewis, Fatface and Superdry, so there are sure to be great gifts for everyone under the tree this Christmas. Find out more about the Discount Club here.
No 3: Reward Scheme vouchers
Thanking staff for their contribution via vouchers they can spend online and on the high street is a wonderful way to make them feel valued. And at this time of year, it’s especially appreciated as the vouchers can save on the costs of Christmas. You choose the amount of the reward and can pick from gift cards to be used at individual retailers like M&S, Amazon, Apple or Argos, to name a few. Love2Shop cards are also available, which can be used at any number of retail outlets.
Find out more about the Reward Scheme here – it’s a great way of boosting morale and helping staff to save money at Christmas.
No 4: Mobile phone benefit
Mobile phones are one of the most popular Christmas presents. Our Mobile Phone benefit gives your employees access to the latest mobile phones and lets them spread payments interest-free across 12 months. And there are no credit checks. Find out more here.
No 5: Technology benefit
Similar to the mobile phone benefit, this employee reward lets your staff member get their hands on gadgets like smart watches, laptops, cameras, TVs and music systems without a credit check. And yes, the payments are spread across 12 months, interest-free. Find out more about how it works here.
No 6: Gym membership
This may not feel like the most ‘on message’ Christmas present when the prevailing mood is to eat, drink and be merry. But trust us when we say that gym memberships feel like great presents when the New Year rolls around.
Employees can choose from any gym package, including couples or family memberships, which means they can ‘gift’ a membership to their nearest and dearest when they join themselves (subject to conditions). Find out more about the gym membership perk here.
No 7: Cycle to work scheme
Here’s another salary sacrifice scheme that can save literally hundreds of pounds. This one is for the employee more than for gifting, but investing in a bike at Christmas could be the foundation for healthy and environmentally friendly choices in the New Year.
Find out how it works and more about the savings it brings. The scheme applies to cycling gear and safety equipment as well as bikes.
No 8: Wellbeing Advice on Finances
The overall Wellness benefit came in at No. 1 on our list. But if you don’t want to add the whole package, then here are a few of the videos that we recommend. You can buy the videos and fact sheets as one-offs, as we previously mentioned.
Staying on top of your finances is important at this time of year, and the Finances video in our Wellbeing benefit will give your employees more confidence around this often stressful area. It could be one of the most helpful things to receive at Christmas.
No 9: Wellbeing Advice on Sleep
Sleeping well is a crucial building block to good mental health. It’s so important at this time of year, when the body’s natural rhythms may be adjusting to the longer nights. Christmas festivities can also take their toll on healthy sleep habits.
The Wellbeing Sleep video helps refocus on the importance of sleep and how to set the scene for restful winter nights. Find out more about the Wellbeing videos here.
No 10: Good Nutrition in the party season
Why wait for January to try to undo all the damage done to your diet in December? The Wellbeing package has a helpful video on nutrition. It’s a timely reminder that while Christmas is a time for indulging, there is still room for healthy choices throughout the month too.
Check out our entire Health and Wellbeing package here.
No 11: Will Writing benefit
A good way to end the year may be to get things organised. Writing a will often falls at the bottom of one’s ‘To Do’ list, but it can ease worries by ensuring that affairs are properly in order.
The Will Writing benefit lets employees make out their will with a specialist provider and the cost is spread across 12 months. Find out more here.
No 12: Holiday Purchase Scheme
When the presents have been opened and the turkey eaten, people often peer into the New Year and feel perked up by the promise of a holiday. The holiday purchase scheme lets staff buy an extra week’s holiday and have the reduction in their salary spread across the year.
Or they may sell a week and bank some extra financial help towards the costs of Christmas. Find out more about the Holiday Exchange benefit here.
Summary
Employee rewards bring so many benefits to your business, and at the same time, they make life easier for your staff. Christmas may be a high spot of people’s year, but it comes with its own stresses and strains, particularly financial and health.
Our suite of benefits can really help, and we’ll be glad to talk to you about adding new ones for Christmas or the New Year. Get in touch with us today – we’re happy to help in any way we can.
About Us
At Enjoy Benefits, we have great experience in helping companies of all sizes introduce benefits that are suitable for their workplace.
Benefits are easy to set up and ongoing administration is then run through a hub, allowing employees to manage their own benefits while the employer can see which benefits are proving popular and what level of take-up each has had.
If you would like an obligation-free chat to discuss which benefits might work for your business and your employees, please contact us by calling 0800 088 7315 or using our Contact Form.
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