Ben

Ben is a global employee benefits platform dedicated to revolutionising the way businesses approach employee benefits. They offer a flexible and automated platform that allows employers to design, manage, and measure their employee benefits programs, all while offering their employees access to a diverse and global benefits marketplace. Ben is committed to creating a "world working at its best," where employees feel valued and supported in their personal and professional lives.

The platform's key features include a flexible allowance system, a curated provider marketplace, and robust analytics and reporting. Ben also works with brokers to provide a comprehensive suite of benefits and services to its clients. With their focus on employee wellbeing and engagement, Ben is disrupting the traditional benefits landscape, making it easier for businesses to attract and retain top talent and build a happier, more productive workforce.

Ben offers a hybrid-first work environment, recognizing the evolving nature of work and prioritizing employee well-being. Most teams work 3 days in their central London office, with the Engineering team being the exception, offering both remote-first and hybrid roles. This flexibility allows employees to balance work and life, while still fostering innovation, communication, and a sense of belonging through in-office time.

Ben offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well-being, lifestyle choices, and family needs. They provide private medical insurance, healthcare cash plans, mental health support, gym memberships, eye care vouchers, DNA profiling, and cancer screening for health and well-being. Lifestyle benefits include Beniversary awards, travel insurance, cycle to work schemes, tech and EV schemes, retail discounts, climate support, work-from-anywhere options, and the ability to buy or sell holiday. Family benefits include parental leave, assisted reproduction support, a nursery scheme, life insurance, and elder care assistance. Financial benefits include a monthly Ben Allowance, learning and development allowance, equity, financial education, and a season ticket loan. Social benefits include Ben Buddies, quarterly team socials, Ben Socials, Ben Bites, and employee-led clubs.

Ben is an employee benefits platform that aims to revolutionize the way companies offer and manage benefits by providing a flexible, global, and user-friendly solution that empowers employees to choose benefits that best suit their individual needs. They envision a world where benefits are not just a necessary part of work, but a powerful tool for shaping lives and creating a more fulfilling and enriching work-life integration.

Ben promotes a culture of flexible working, inclusivity, and employee well-being. They emphasize collaboration, both within and across teams, with a focus on socialising and a sense of belonging. This is reflected in their hybrid-first working model, quarterly team social budgets, weekly lunches, breakfast and learn sessions, and employee-led clubs. Their goal is to create a supportive and engaging environment where employees feel valued and have opportunities for growth.

Ben promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a culture of belonging and encouraging cross-team collaboration. They offer flexible working arrangements and a hybrid-first model, allowing employees to work from home or in their central London office. Ben also provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes support for mental health, family planning, and financial wellbeing, demonstrating a commitment to the individual needs of their diverse workforce.