Salary versus employee benefits

When looking for a job most people focus on what the salary is plus any rates of commission if applicable however they can easily overlook the employee benefits.

These are pretty important as good employee benefits can actually save you money and can make your working life easier and more enjoyable.

Some typical employee benefits that your company may offer are things such as a basic level of health insurance. This can be great as it often gives you discounts on dental care, optical appointments and access to private health care. This benefit is particularly useful if you have young children because as your dependants they are usually entitled to the benefits of the scheme free of charge.

Another employee benefit that can be offered is a reduced rate gym membership, companies offer this as healthier members of staff are less likely to have time off sick and are usually more driven and productive.

So it’s always best to check out what employee benefits a company offers alongside your salary before making a decision on accepting a job.