SUPPORT YOUR EMPLOYEES THROUGH COVID-19 AND LOCKDOWN 3

Another critical yet dispiriting lockdown

Although necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save lives, lockdown undoubtedly has an impact on us all, and with it being the third, it may be hitting the hardest.

Lockdown has caused many businesses to close down, our lives have drastically changed, and on top of our worries on the risks of catching the virus; our wellbeing is at a serious risk too. Both missing vital human contact with family and friends, and the worries of job and salary security negatively affects wellbeing in a big way.

With ‘normality’ seemingly in the distant future, it’s more important than ever to find ways to cope.

Scroll down and take a look at how Sodexo can support you and your employees through the crisis.

THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE IN COVID-19: LAYING SAFE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE 'NEW NORMAL'

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR EMPLOYEES

Our top pics for providing additional support to your employees both during, and after, the pandemic. Take a look:

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMES

Providing support for your employees when they need it most.

Working with our supplier, Care First, you can provide physical and mental wellbeing assistance for your employees through our Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP).

The services available include counselling with BACP-accredited counsellors, 24/7 online and telephone support, home exercise tips, weight management programmes, tips for dealing with the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and much more - any situation can be covered.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Helping salaries to stretch further on everyday spends.

At Sodexo we can offer a wide range of exclusive discounts to help your employees salaries stretch further. From discounts on the weekly supermarket shop to online retailers - it's all here on our award-winning Employee Benefits Platform!

With many businesses needing to place their employees on extended leave or reduced hours, offering these types of money-saving benefits not only help make significant savings for your people, but also helps support their financial wellbeing.

CYCLE TO WORK SCHEMES

Help your employees avoid public transport during the pandemic.

Our links with the UK’s biggest and best bike retailers means your employees can get the perfect bike for their morning commute, or their weekend adventure.

Whether it’s a mountain bike, a BMX or an electric cycle, your employees can get the bike they really want and save up to 42% in tax and NI contributions.

Plus, as an employer, you’ll save up to 13.8% on National Insurance payments thanks to the salary sacrifice arrangement. Nice right?!

INSTANT REWARDS

Rewards that reach everyone – eVouchers and Voucher Cheques for popular supermarkets and online retailers.

Available as both a reward and a supportive mechanism, our extensive range of eVouchers and Voucher Cheques are a quick and easy solution to help ease the financial pressures during the pandemic.

We partner with a huge network of some of the UK's most popular retailers and supermarkets meaning you can provide support in the right areas of your employees lives.

We have been partnered with Sodexo Engage for almost three years, using them to provide our staff with an employee benefits platform that includes corporate discounts, cycle to work and health cash plans. During COVID-19 we have seen a huge increase in those registering for the platform, with particular interest in the financial benefit offered by the discounts on major retailers. Our account manager is proactive and speedily resolves any issues raised by our staff. Over the coming months, we plan to introduce additional benefits offered by Sodexo Engage that will further support our staff and add to their total reward package as employees of Durham University.

Durham University