Employee benefits are the norm, but using them is not
Purpose – The purpose of this article is to examine the reasons why a small percentage of eligible employees actually regularly access the range of voluntary benefits their employers offer, and to identify ways of increasing employee participation. Design/methodology/approach – Personal Group have found that despite the diversification of benefits on offer and the savings that can result from the use of a voluntary programme, the vast majority of employees are still refraining from taking up the schemes that their employers are offering. Findings – Personal Group have found that despite the diversification of benefits on offer and the savings that can result from the use of a voluntary programme, the vast majority of employees are still refraining from taking up the schemes that their employers are offering. Originality/value – Higher engagement in benefits programmes lead to higher productivity rates. This in turn has a material impact on the overall practical and financial performance of a company.