Physical wellbeing
From private medical insurance and health cash plans to gym access and cycle to work schemes, help your employees stay healthy with a proactive approach to their physical wellbeing.
Protect your most valuable asset.
Employee wellbeing is often discussed, but delivering meaningful support requires more than a one-size-fits-all approach. With an employee benefits strategy geared toward the unique needs of your staff members, you can support physical, mental and financial wellbeing, empowering your people while improving engagement, productivity and retention.
Delivering the full scope of health and wellbeing benefits.
As a fully integrated Employee Benefits Consultancy, we do not view health and wellbeing in isolation. By combining traditional healthcare benefits with workplace savings, financial education and flexible benefits, we collaborate with you to create a holistic strategy that supports your people from every angle.
Mental wellbeing
Support your staff through life's challenges with Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP), counselling and practical guidance that provides greater peace of mind.
Financial wellbeing
Reduce financial pressure by giving employees access to tax-efficient benefits, workplace savings opportunities and financial education that makes them feel more secure.
Healthier people. Stronger business.
Successful investment in health and wellbeing benefits goes far beyond showing your team that you care. When pitched at the right level and designed around the real concerns of your employees, it can have considerable knock-on effects.
Attract, engage and retain top talent
Health and wellbeing benefits continue to be a key consideration for job applicants and employees alike. By designing a health and wellbeing strategy that evolves with the needs of your current and future workforce, you can set yourself apart as an employer of choice.
Reduce your absence rate and the associated costs
From lost output to the costs of delivering sick pay, a high employee absence rate can put a significant dent in your bottom line. Deliver healthcare solutions that help employees access support sooner, recover faster and return to work with confidence.
Reduce stress and improve productivity
When your team members feel fit and healthy, they’re better equipped to perform at their best. By supporting every aspect of their wellbeing, including physically, mentally and financially, you can help them stay engaged and thrive in their roles.
A holistic approach to employee wellbeing.
Once your personalised strategy has been designed and implemented, our Consultants remain on hand to assist you in communicating its value across your organisation. By supporting employee understanding and engagement, we help your people make the most of the benefits available to them while maximising the value of your investment.
Help your people feel their best.
What clients say.
“The Acumen Employee Benefits team always deals with queries promptly and efficiently. They went above and beyond to assist a team member when they were new to the products and processes helping to find resolutions.”
Laurie-Anne Douglas
HR Operations Manager, Blackadders LLP
Health and wellbeing benefits FAQs.
Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you can't find what you're looking for, our team is here to help. Simply get in touch and we'll be happy to answer your questions.
Why should we offer health and wellbeing employee benefits?
Improving the physical, mental and financial wellbeing of your team members can have a significant positive impact on your organisation. Employees who feel healthier, happier and better supported are more likely to be engaged, productive and resilient, while also being less likely to require extended periods of absence. A focus on financial wellbeing can further reduce stress, improve their confidence in making informed financial decisions and encourage greater engagement with workplace savings and other employee benefits.
What aspects of health and wellbeing should we be supporting with employee benefits?
Wellbeing is multi-faceted. An employee benefits strategy that supports physical, mental and financial wellbeing recognises that your employees' needs are interconnected and often change throughout their lives and careers, allowing you to provide more meaningful support at every stage.
Is private health insurance feasible for a small business?
Yes, it's absolutely feasible for a small business to introduce private medical insurance policies. The modular nature of many policies means you can build a plan that meets the needs of your employees and your budget, with optional levels of cover available where appropriate.
What is an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)?
An Employee Assistance Programme, or EAP, is a structured way of providing targeted support to employees whenever they need it. This may include periods of illness, mental health concerns, financial pressures, family issues, bereavement or other personal and work-related challenges. The aim of an EAP is to be proactive, encouraging employees to seek confidential guidance early rather than waiting until problems become more difficult to manage.
Should we let employees choose health and wellbeing benefits that suit them most?
Given how diverse your workforce is, a flexible benefits platform allows employees to tailor their health and wellbeing benefits to their individual needs. From choosing private medical insurance coverage that fits with their needs to starting a gym membership, employees can build a package that reflects their circumstances and priorities.
Governance and compliance.
The realm of health and wellbeing employee benefits is wide-reaching and your benefits package may encompass insurance policies, salary exchange contracts, and other arrangements that require diligent and ongoing governance.
Working closely with your HR personnel and benefit providers, we review your health and wellbeing strategy on a regular basis to ensure your benefits continue to provide you with value as well as operate in line with relevant legislation and industry best practice.
Acumen Employee Benefits is an appointed representative of Acumen Financial Planning who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA number: 916905
