Reward Gateway Edenred’s Economic Value Study highlights the impact of employee engagement on business performance, finding a clear correlation between higher employee engagement and improved business performance.
Key findings include:
- Organisations offering food vouchers or healthy office snacks report 11% higher employee retention rates
- Desk-based organisations providing private medical insurance experience 14% better retention rates, 12% better talent attraction rates, and a 9% higher employee wellbeing score
- Frontline organisations offering personal accident insurance see a 17% higher wellbeing score, 26% better retention rates, and 19% better talent attraction rates
- Implementing profit share bonuses results in 7% better alignment between employee and company values, 11% better talent attraction, and 7% higher growth levels
- Spot bonuses contribute to 8% higher employee Net Promoter Scores (eNPS), 5% higher employee retention, and 3% better employee wellbeing
Nebel Crowhurst, Chief Appreciation Officer at Reward Gateway, commented: “This research provides compelling, quantifiable evidence showing the direct impact employee engagement has on business success. We’ve found that companies with more engaged workforces are significantly more likely to see better business outcomes. For instance, offering simple benefits like food provisions can boost retention by over 10%, while strategic offerings such as private medical insurance for desk-based staff correlate with double-digit improvements in retention and talent attraction.
“Furthermore, the power of reward mechanisms such as profit sharing in driving growth and alignment is clear. These findings underscore that investing in employee engagement, through well-considered benefits and recognition, is not just a cost, but a tangible driver of improved business performance and long-term sustainability.”
For more information, please visit: https://www.rewardgateway.com/uk