Employee engagement and motivation through employee benefits

The importance of engagement and motivation for a company's success 

The key to a company's success lies in committed and motivated employees. When employees feel valued and have a clear connection to the company's goals, their productivity and job satisfaction improve. Engaged employees are willing to give their best, stay with the company longer, and contribute to a positive work environment. This creates a strong foundation for the company's growth and competitiveness. 

However, engaging and motivating employees is a complex process that requires a strategic approach. Salary alone is not enough — employers need to offer comprehensive employee benefits that meet the diverse needs and expectations of their workforce. Edenred’s employee benefits are an excellent way to show employees that their well-being truly matters to the company. 

Client success story: Castrén & Snellman 

Castrén & Snellman is one of Finland’s leading law firms, offering a wide range of services from dispute resolution to mergers and acquisitions. The company has chosen to invest particularly in employee benefits, and for this purpose they created a tailored benefits package called Etulaari, which provides employees with all of Edenred’s current benefits.

Edenred’s flexible benefits align well with the firm’s philosophy, especially thanks to the MyChoice feature, which allows employees to transfer their benefit balance within the Edenred app to the benefit of their choice within the limits set by tax authorities. The variety of available payment methods has also been an important factor in selecting a provider for employee benefits.

Tips: How to leverage employee benefits as part of a broader reward strategy 

Identify employee needs: Before offering employee benefits, it’s important to understand what employees truly value. Ask them directly about their wishes and needs through surveys or discussions. This helps you target benefits more effectively and ensure they meet employees’ expectations.

Diversify your benefit offering: Provide a wide range of employee benefits that support different areas of life. Edenred’s sports, culture, lunch, and commuting benefits are excellent examples of perks that promote employees’ overall well-being. A diverse selection of benefits helps attract and engage employees with different needs and preferences.

Communicate effectively: Inform employees clearly and regularly about the benefits available to them. Use internal communication channels such as newsletters, the intranet, and team meetings to ensure everyone is aware of the benefits and knows how to use them.

Encourage active use: Motivate employees to make use of the offered benefits. You can, for example, organize sports and cultural events or provide healthy lunch options at the workplace. This helps integrate the benefits into everyday life and continuously supports employee well-being.

Monitor and evaluate: Track the usage rate of employee benefits and collect feedback from employees. This helps you assess the effectiveness of the benefits and make necessary adjustments. Continuous monitoring ensures that the benefits remain relevant and aligned with employees’ evolving needs.

Combine benefits with other reward methods: As an employee gift, Delicard gift cards offer a versatile and tax-free alternative to traditional corporate gifts. They allow you to show appreciation to employees and clients while giving them the freedom to choose a gift they genuinely enjoy. Reward achievements, celebrate milestones, or express gratitude during the holiday season — all of this is easy with a Delicard gift card.

Employee engagement and motivation are key drivers of a company’s success. All of Edenred’s employee benefits — sports and culture, lunch, commuting, and health benefits — are effective tools that support employee well-being and strengthen engagement and motivation. By integrating these benefits into a broader reward strategy, employers can create a work environment where employees feel valued and motivated, ultimately leading to higher productivity and business success.

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