Five steps to creating employee benefits programmes for SMEs

Tailored to business, workforce and budget

Adam Saville
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Punter Southall Health and Protection provides guide for small-to-medium-sized businesses

According to recent research from MetLife UK, six out of 10 SME senior managers intend to increase the benefits they offer within the next two years - one in four (24%) plan to significantly increase their employee benefits packages. "Designing a contemporary benefits strategy is a valuable opportunity for companies to build their brand and influence their culture and productivity; however, there is a lot to consider, plan and implement to ensure it's the right fit," said Richard Gould, director of commercial, Punter Southall Health & Protection. "In an increasingly competitive market...

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