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It’s time to become untraditional with your employee benefits


Our Marketplace partner, utc.travel, look at the problem posed by employee benefits and the reasons a traditional offering continues to fall short.

In today’s fast-paced work environment, employee benefits are often seen as predictable; offering the same set of perks that fail to inspire. The standard one-size-fits-all approach is long gone, however, adding a touch of excitement to the employee benefits landscape doesn’t have to prove hard.

The Problem: Traditional Benefits Aren’t Meeting Today’s Needs

While time off is an essential part of employee benefits packages, it’s often underutilised. Many workers don’t feel like they are getting the most out of their time away from the office. Traditional benefits packages can largely focus on providing employees with days off, but they don’t encourage employees to use this time effectively, leaving them feeling burnt out and disconnected.

The 3 reasons why traditional employee benefits fall short:

  1. Limited personalisation

One-size fits all benefits packages don’t account for the diverse needs and preferences of today’s workforce. Employees are looking for more personalised, meaningful ways to use their time off, whether it’s through relaxation, adventure, or cultural experiences.

  1. Stagnant Cognitive and Creative Growth 

Time away from the office gives employees the opportunity to recharge, but it can also stimulate cognitive function and creativity. Travel, in particular, helps spark new ideas and enhances problem-solving skills by exposing employees to different cultures and environments.

  1. Lack of genuine work-life balance 

Many employees struggle to fully disconnect from work, even when they’re on holiday. This lack of time away from the office can and does lead to burnout. Creating an environment where employees are encouraged to take time off, without guilt or hesitation, is crucial for maintaining high levels of engagement and motivation.

How can you help employees with their own personalised needs? Time away from the office is one crucial area that impacts wellbeing, and by reimagining the concept of time off, utc.travel is giving employees a whole new reason to look forward to their benefits package.

utc.travel: the solution to modern employee benefits packages

Utc.travel is here to offer a solution that redefines what time off should be. It helps your team disconnect, recharge, and gain meaningful experiences, all while saving on average £800 per year. By removing the barrier of high travel costs, utc.travel makes it easier for employees to explore without breaking the bank.

With utc.travel’s innovative approach, companies can encourage their employees to truly make the most of their time off, fostering a culture that prioritises well-being and personal growth. By linking travel and time off with core company values, businesses can inspire employees to take that much-needed break.

Read more about utc.travel with Zest here.

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