PURPLE YOUR PEOPLE: BENEFITS

SHARED FROM THE BOOK:

Purple Your People

Jane Sunley

21. BENEFITS THAT EXCITE AND ENTHUSE

 

Benefits are something which we have to offer in our organization in order to attract and retain top talent and beat competition.  The top five (5) of what most people expect are:

• Communication
• Leadership
• Clear career path
• Learning and development
• Shared values with employer

Benefits are not just a HR initiative.  It is something that should be led from the top.  You could start by:

• Finding out what sort of things would
• Make a real difference to people’s lives
• Make your place a better place to work
• Finding out what stuff people really appreciate
• Working out what’s feasible
• Continue communicating openly and honestly
• Keep checking that benefits are working for all parties

Make sure the benefits offered don’t offend or alienate anyone.  It’s much harder to take away than to give, so start simple and build as you go.  Benefits should;

·         Help people to do what they do best

·         Help them to be happy and healthy

·         Provide some fun

·         Be flexible

·         Be creative and cool

·         Be appropriate

·         Be very visible

 

The three (3) things:

1.         Consult your people

2.         Introduce at least one visible, exciting benefits that really reflects your culture

3.         Be consistent and communicate well