The Best Employee Benefits to Boost Retention in 2025
How to Reduce Staff Turnover and Retain Top Talent in the UK
Keeping good people in your business has never been harder. With rising expectations, flexible working, and plenty of competition out there, employees are more likely than ever to move on if they don’t feel supported.
That’s why offering the right employee benefits is essential—not just for attracting new hires, but for boosting retention and building a loyal, motivated team.
At Matrix Benefits, we help UK businesses put together tailored benefit packages that support employees and help reduce staff turnover. Here’s what’s working best in 2025.
Mental Health Support
Why it matters: Employees want to feel seen, supported, and valued, especially when things get tough.
What to offer:
24/7 confidential helplines (EAPs)
Free counselling sessions
Mental health days or wellbeing leave
Access to mindfulness and stress-reduction tools
Matrix Tip: Our platform makes it easy to offer and manage wellbeing benefits your team will actually use.
Flexible Working
Why it matters: Flexibility is now expected. It’s one of the most-requested perks and a major factor in staff satisfaction.
What to offer:
Remote or hybrid working options
Flexible start and finish times
Compressed hours or 4-day weeks
Matrix Tip: Use your benefits package to reinforce your flexible work policy, it helps you stand out without adding cost.
Financial Wellbeing Perks
Why it matters: With the cost of living still high, helping employees manage their money shows real care, and builds loyalty.
What to offer:
Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. pensions, bikes, tech, EVs)
Discounts and cashback programmes
Access to financial education or coaching
Matrix Tip: Our ready-to-go solutions make it easy to offer valuable perks like tech schemes and pension extras.
Health & Lifestyle Benefits
Why it matters: A healthy team is a happy team. Health perks show you’re investing in long-term wellbeing.
What to offer:
Private medical or dental cover
Gym memberships or fitness class access
Health screenings and flu jabs
Matrix Tip: Many of these can be added flexibly and cost-effectively through our benefits hub.
Recognition & Personal Development
Why it matters: Feeling appreciated and having room to grow are key reasons people stay in their roles.
What to offer:
Regular praise and recognition tools
Paid training or learning budgets
Clear progression paths
Matrix Tip: Combine your benefits offering with a simple recognition strategy to boost morale.
Why Matrix Benefits?
At Matrix, we believe benefits shouldn’t be confusing or time-consuming. That’s why we’ve built a platform that’s:
Easy to set up – ready in days, not months
Fully customisable – choose what suits your team
Backed by real support – from wellbeing to retention
If you’re losing good staff, or want to make sure you don’t, let’s talk.
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