Benefits Philosophy
Give direction to your benefits
Why do you actually offer certain benefits? And which principles determine the choices you make in the future?
With a Benefits Philosophy we develop a clear philosophy for your benefits. A strategic framework that fits your organisation, culture and ambitions and gives direction to existing and future choices.
Schedule an appointment- Timeline
- 1–2 months
- Investment
- from € 5,000
- Approach
- 4 steps
The question
What thinking sits behind your benefits?
Many organisations can say exactly what they offer, but far less easily why they chose it.
As a result, benefits quickly become a set of separate schemes, and new choices are driven mainly by what employees ask for or what other employers do.
A Benefits Philosophy turns that around. We first determine what you stand for as an employer and what role benefits play in that. From that basis, much more deliberate choices can follow.
When is a Benefits Philosophy right for you?
In need of a clear foundation?
Coherence is missing
You offer plenty of benefits, but an overarching idea is missing.
Choices are hard to explain
It is not always clear why certain benefits are or are not offered.
The organisation is changing
Strategy, culture or workforce is developing and benefits policy has to grow with it.
Lots of new ideas
Requests and new benefits come up regularly, but there is no framework to test them against.
Using benefits more strategically
You want a stronger connection between benefits, culture and employer brand.
Not sure where to start?
In a short call we look at which approach fits your organisation.
Schedule an appointmentWhy this matters
A framework for every choice
Consistent choices
Test existing and new benefits against the same principles.
More coherence
Build one package in which benefits reinforce each other.
A clear employer story
Explain better why you make certain choices as an employer.
Something to hold on to
A philosophy moves with you, while individual benefits can change.
Our approach
From organisational identity to Benefits Philosophy
- 01
Organisation & context
We dive into your strategy, mission, vision, culture, employees and current benefits.
- 02
Strategic principles
Together we explore which principles should be central. Think of freedom, security, equality, choice, development or personal responsibility.
- 03
Benefits Philosophy
We translate the chosen principles into a clear, recognisable philosophy describing what you stand for and what role benefits play in it.
- 04
Translation into benefits
We make concrete what the philosophy means for the current and future benefits package and how new choices can be tested against it.
Result
A philosophy that gives direction
Afterwards you have a clear Benefits Philosophy that can serve as the foundation for your benefits policy.
No longer isolated benefits decisions, but a clear idea that gives direction to the whole package.
Clear principles and starting points
A connection with strategy, culture and employer brand
A framework to test existing and new benefits against
A stronger story towards employees and other stakeholders
Process & timeline
Developed together, not thought up for you
A Benefits Philosophy has to genuinely belong to the organisation. That is why we always develop it together with the key stakeholders. Beforehand we determine who is involved and which existing information is relevant. We then work towards the final philosophy through analysis and one or more working sessions.
The exact timeline depends on the number of stakeholders involved, the depth you want and how quickly input and feedback are given.
Do you have a specific deadline? Then we agree up front on what is feasible.
Indicative investment
What does a Benefits Philosophy cost?
The investment depends on the size of the organisation, the number of stakeholders involved and the depth you want. Up front we agree clearly on how we set up the project and what we deliver.
Frequently asked questions about Benefits Philosophy
A Benefits Philosophy describes the principles behind your benefits. It answers questions like: what do we want to stand for as an employer, what role do benefits play in that, and on what basis do we make future choices?
No. An EVP describes more broadly what you have to offer as an employer and why someone would want to work for the organisation. A Benefits Philosophy focuses specifically on the principles and choices behind benefits policy. The two can of course reinforce each other.
No. The philosophy forms the basis underneath the policy. It describes the principles choices are based on, while policy and individual schemes set out more concretely how benefits are arranged.
Not necessarily. We do want enough insight into the current package to understand which choices are being made today and how they relate to the desired philosophy.
That is possible. Depending on the organisation, employees, management, HR and other stakeholders can be involved. Beforehand we decide together which perspectives are needed to arrive at a philosophy that genuinely fits the organisation.
The philosophy can be used as a framework to test existing and new benefits against. It also helps with optimisation projects, decision-making and communication towards employees.
Yes. We can translate the Benefits Philosophy to the existing benefits package and show where schemes align well and where there may be tension or room for optimisation.
Yes. If the Benefits Philosophy shows that parts of the package no longer fit, we can support the further optimisation and implementation. Depending on the scale, the Primary Approach can be a logical follow-up.
What thinking sits behind your benefits?
With a Benefits Philosophy we create a clear basis for the choices of today and tomorrow.
