Poles are increasingly picky? Gift cards and medical care are not enough
Poles’ approach to employee benefits is changing. More and more people consider them an inseparable element of remuneration, not just an additional bonus.
According to the report “Employee benefits. Trends at 2025“More than half of the respondents perceive additional benefits as an important component of salary. However, as much as 40 percent of them do not know the value of these benefits, which means the lack of awareness of their real financial value.
Benefits and talks about increases
Benefits can be a powerful argument in talks about increases. In a situation where only 24 percent Employers plan to increase salaries, properly presented non -wage benefits may act as alternative gratification. As much as 36 percent respondents believe that an extensive benefit package is able to compensate for lower earnings. What’s more, 54 percent respondents claim that benefits can influence the decision to accept a job offer.
– Well -run benefit communication may limit wage pressure. By showing a full package of remuneration with the value of benefits, the employer may better argue the total cost of employment, which affects the realistic expectations of employees – emphasizes Tomasz Sitarski, Commercial and Marketing Director, Up Bonus.
Changing employees’ needs
The report shows that economic changes affect the expectations of benefits. The importance of remote work is decreasing, and the popularity of health and safety services is growing. Solutions soothing rising costs of living, such as lunch cards, also gain significance.
The most valued benefits
According to the UP Bonus study, private medical care (47 percent) remains the most important benefit for employees, especially among women and people over 40 years of age. The next places are occupied by gift cards for the holidays (46 percent) and flexible working hours (39 percent). Life insurance, the possibility of remote work and additional paid vacation days are also important.
Mismatch of benefits to expectations
Up to 45 percent respondents claim that available benefits do not meet their needs. This is a clear signal for employers to personalize the offer of benefits.
– Private health care or life insurance is standard today. However, cafeteria budgets are becoming more and more popular, allowing employees to choose benefits tailored to their individual needs – ends Dorota Hechner, Head of Hr Consulting.
