Benefits for your business

Why should you consider taking out the engage Health Cash Plan for your staff? There are a number of very good reasons to do so.

Reduce absenteeism

According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)*, sick leave from work costs British businesses £13.2 billion a year - and is the main reason why UK productivity lags behind the USA and parts of Europe.

* Source: CBI Absence and Labour Turnover Survey, 2008

Our Health Cash Plan can help. After minor illnesses, the commonest causes for absenteeism from work are stress, musculoskeletal injuries and back pain. Providing our Health Cash Plan to your staff will encourage them to arrange healthcare treatments which can help them to recover sooner. In this way the plan can help cut absence from work, boost profitability and increase productivity. The plan also includes health screening to help detect serious illnesses at an early stage, allowing earlier treatment and possibly reducing periods of sick leave.

Retain and reward your staff

The most important asset of any business is its people. It is vital to find, retain and motivate good staff. Increasingly, this is not just down to paying competitive salaries but about offering excellent employee benefits. By providing the Health Cash Plan you will enhance your company's staff benefit scheme and reward employees.

The engage Health Cash Plan can help here. It provides a genuine benefit - one your staff can easily understand and value. Claiming money back on everyday healthcare bills could make a real difference to their lives; after all, everyone knows how expensive healthcare can be. Anything that helps offset these costs is much appreciated. The result is higher morale and a more committed workforce.

Demonstrate your corporate responsibility

People naturally prefer to work for a company that is committed to them and their needs - and to the needs of their family. Our Health Cash Plan is a cost-effective way of reinforcing your credibility in this area.

Enjoy tax advantages

You may be able to offset the costs of the premiums against Corporation Tax.