Employee benefits for SMEs

Specialised support and benefit solutions tailored for SME businesses

Employee benefits that attract and retain talent

If you’re running a small or medium-sized business, you know how hard it is to find the right people and how important it is to keep them. Salary matters, but today’s employees want more. The benefits you offer say a lot about your values and significantly influence how your team feels about working for you.

The right employee benefits can help you stand out in a crowded market, improve retention, reduce absenteeism and support your team’s wellbeing. However, knowing where to start or how to make it affordable for many SMEs can be challenging. That’s where we come in.

We help all-sized businesses across the UK design benefit programmes that work for the business and the people behind it. Whether you’re starting fresh or improving what you’ve got, we’ll support you with clear advice, tailored options and a partnership you can trust.

SME research report

Exploring Employee Benefits Trends shaping UK SMEs

Discover how UK SMEs are adapting their employee benefit strategies to attract top talent, tackle workforce challenges, and navigate economic pressures. Our report, created in partnership with YouGov, reveals that 77% of SMEs are planning a major overhaul of their benefits programmes.

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Employee benefits that align with your business goals

We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach to employee benefits. 

That’s why our priority from day one is building a deep understanding of your business and your culture, and what you want your employee benefits programme to help you achieve. 

Once we understand the specific goals you’re working towards, we’ll conduct a thorough audit of the existing employee benefits market on your behalf, to help identify the provider best suited to your business.

Then, we’ll help you design a measurable, cost-effective benefits plan that aligns with your objectives and delivers the benefits your employees are most likely to value.  

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Let’s energise your employee benefits

At Howden, we’re passionate about helping businesses like yours create benefits programmes that are more than just a cost - they’re a strategic investment in your people and your business’s future.

If you’re ready to rethink your employee benefits contact us today to find out how we can help you energise your employee benefits programme and create a workforce that’s motivated, engaged, and able to perform at their best.

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About us

Howden Employee Benefits is part of Howden Group. Our expert team collaborates with clients of all sizes, both across the UK and globally, to provide dedicated employee benefits consultancy.

We are proud to have won numerous industry awards for our work and are widely recognised for our innovative and creative approach to benefit design.

We understand that today’s diverse workforce seeks tailored employee benefits that meet ever-changing lifestyle and wellbeing needs. That's why we energise your employee benefits to keep them relevant and fit for purpose.

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Under 30 employees

If your business has fewer than 30 employees, or you're looking to insure fewer than 30 individuals, we offer tailored solutions to meet your needs. Visit our dedicated page to explore these solutions.