🌟 Employee Benefits That Don’t Break the Bank

(But Make a Big Difference)

When we talk about employee benefits, most small businesses immediately think of hefty price tags and corporate-style perks they can’t afford. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to offer pool tables and free lunches to attract and retain great people.

Sometimes, the most valuable benefits are the simplest—and they don’t cost the earth.

🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that employee wellbeing needs to be a priority, not a perk. Stress, burnout, and mental health challenges are on the rise—and if left unaddressed, they can seriously impact performance, absence rates, and retention.

That’s where an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) can make all the difference.

✅ What’s an EAP and Why Does It Matter?

An EAP provides confidential, professional support to employees dealing with personal or work-related issues. And it’s not just about crisis support—it helps people feel heard, supported, and better equipped to handle life.

We work with a couple of providers, but our preferred partner is a fantastic EAP provider offering a seriously impressive range of services for a surprisingly low cost.

Here's what they include:

• 📞 24/7 Telephone counselling and support

• 👥 Face-to-face & telephone counselling (up to 8 sessions per issue)

• 🧾 Legal, financial & debt advice

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Family care & dispute resolution support

• 🧠 Cognitive behavioural therapy (including trauma-focused and online CBT)

• 📲 Mental fitness app

• 💼 Managerial advice and clinical referrals

• 🌐 Webinars and a secure wellbeing website

To give you an example - this option for up to 25 employees, is only £600 per year. That’s not per employee, that is for all 25 employees.

And yes—it includes resources for both employees and managers, so you’re not left guessing when someone needs help.

💡 Why It Works for Small Businesses

• Low cost, high value – You’re offering a benefit that rivals big corporate packages, without the price tag.

• Prevents bigger problems – Early support reduces long-term sickness, tribunal claims, and HR headaches.

• Shows you care – Which, let’s face it, goes a long way when it comes to attracting and keeping talent.

🤝 Want to Offer This to Your Team?

We genuinely believe this is one of the most impactful, budget-friendly benefits a business can offer.

If you'd like to be introduced to our EAP partner, drop us a message and we’ll connect you.

Just a side note - if you do go for this option, we do get a small commission for our partner company - a charitable CIC supporting the Neurodivergent community.