What matters to your employees

It’s easy to assume employees only care about perks or wellness programmes—but the reality is simpler: employees want to be valued, supported, and fairly paid. In this world of ever increasing costs, it is crucial to ensure that you are keeping up the basics when it comes to your employee wellbeing - financially as well as mental.

Mental health and wellbeing are critical, but they are deeply connected to financial security. Rising costs of living, housing pressures, and everyday expenses mean that pay that truly reflects an employee’s skills, experience, and contribution isn’t optional—it’s essential. Wellness programmes are great, but fair pay shows respect, reduces stress, and builds trust in ways that free yoga classes or meditation apps alone cannot.

Why it matters:

• Financial security reduces stress: Employees focused on making ends meet are distracted and disengaged. Fair compensation helps them perform at their best.

• Wellbeing programmes support, but don’t replace pay: Mental health resources are vital—but if employees feel undervalued financially, programmes alone won’t retain them.

• Recognition through pay: Transparent and fair pay communicates that the organisation respects and values its people.

• Retention and engagement: Companies that invest in both wellbeing and fair pay retain talent longer, reduce turnover costs, and build a motivated, loyal workforce.

Key things employees value most:
Fair Compensation – Pay them what they deserve.
Psychological Safety – Open, honest communication without fear of judgement.
Work-Life Balance – Flexibility and realistic workloads prevent burnout.
Mental Health & Financial Support – Access to resources and guidance.
Recognition & Purpose – Feeling valued and part of something meaningful.

The truth: you can’t buy loyalty—but you can earn it by valuing people, supporting wellbeing, and paying fairly.