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Employee perks, discounts and savings schemes

 Support employees with discounts on the things they already spend money on, from supermarket shopping to travel and gym memberships.

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Employee perks and discounts that make a real difference

Employee discount schemes help your people save money on everyday purchases, from supermarket shopping and travel to gym memberships and family holidays. For employees, that means valuable support they can use regularly. For employers, it’s a practical way to strengthen your wider benefits package and support financial wellbeing.

FlexGenius brings discounts and savings schemes together into one employee benefits platform, so employees don’t need to switch between different providers’ portals.

Employee perks available through FlexGenius

Retail discounts

Give employees access to over 4,000 offers across major high street retailers and supermarkets. Discounts are updated regularly to reflect how employees spend their money.

Travel discounts

From railcards and car hire to package holidays, airport parking, hotels, cruises, ferries and Eurotunnel – employees can save on the trips and journeys that matter to them, whether that's the daily commute or a summer break.

Health club discounts

Corporate discount rates are available across a network of UK-wide gyms and health clubs, including most major chains. A straightforward way to support employee wellbeing through your wider benefits offering.

Employee discount schemes that don’t go unnoticed

Many organisations already offer discounts for employees. But without the right setup, those benefits often go unnoticed and unused.

Here's what usually gets in the way:

  • Discounts are scattered across separate platforms or provider portals, making them hard for employees to find
  • Savings aren't clearly communicated, so employees don't realise the value available to them
  • There's no single view for HR, making it difficult to measure engagement or identify gaps
  • Generic offers don't reflect what employees spend money on

FlexGenius brings every discount scheme in one place, with clear savings displayed upfront. Employees can see what's available and use it without unnecessary steps or multiple logins.

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How employee discount schemes work with FlexGenius

For your HR or reward team

Employee discounts are configured once through the FlexGenius admin portal. You choose which schemes to enable and set any eligibility rules. There's no need to manage multiple provider relationships separately. Reporting helps you track uptake without manual spreadsheets.

For your employees

Employees log in to the FlexGenius portal and see all available discounts in one place. Savings are displayed upfront so employees can see the value before using a discount.

Reporting and visibility

Track which discount schemes employees use most and monitor engagement across different employee groups. Use that data to improve how you communicate your benefits.

We have received a positive experience of working with the Team at Avantus, who respond promptly, remind us of deadlines and partner professionally to meet our needs. The solution, having been implemented a few years now, has provided an enhance employee experience and much more structure to our processes – which has been amazing!

I’d like to thank the Team for their continued support, responses and partnership.

Emma Locke, HR Manager UK, Perfetti Van Melle - PVM UK Limited

Everyday savings with long-term value

The cost of living remains a real pressure for most employees. Discounts on everyday essentials like groceries, travel and gym memberships can make a meaningful difference to day-to-day spending.

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For your employees, that means:

  • Savings on purchases employees already make – in supermarkets, high street retailers, and spending on holidays
  • Access to exclusive offers and rates not available to the general public
  • Support that covers different life stages – from commuting costs to gym memberships
  • A clear signal that their employer cares about life outside of work

Financial stress is one of the leading contributors to reduced focus and productivity at work. A well-used employee discount scheme helps address that at the source.

 

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For your organisation, that can lead to:

  • Higher engagement across the workforce
  • Stronger retention in competitive hiring markets
  • A benefits package employees actively use and value
  • Clear data on uptake to help you communicate your offer more effectively

A discount scheme shows employees that your organisation understands the financial pressures people deal with outside work.

 

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Build a complete benefits package

 Employee discount schemes work best as part of a broader benefits offer. These related modules complement your wider employee benefits package.

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FAQs about employee discount schemes

What are employee discount schemes? +

Employee discount schemes give employees access to reduced prices or cashback on purchases across retail, travel, health and leisure. These schemes are typically offered as part of a wider employee benefits package and are designed to support financial wellbeing by helping people save money on things they already spend on.

How many discounts are available through FlexGenius? +

 FlexGenius provides access to over 4,000 offers, including exclusive deals with major high street retailers, supermarkets, travel providers and gym chains.

Can we offer discounts to different employee groups? +

Yes. FlexGenius supports permission-based access, so you can control which discounts are available to which employees based on role, location, contract type or other criteria.

Can employee discount schemes help with retention? +

 Yes. Visible, everyday perks are an important part of what employees consider when evaluating their overall package. A well-communicated discount scheme signals that your organisation invests in employee wellbeing – which can support engagement and retention over time.

How quickly can employee perks be set up? +

Employee perks are built into the FlexGenius platform, so there's no separate setup required. Overall platform implementation typically takes around eight weeks, though this varies depending on the size of your organisation and the complexity of your requirements.

Is an employee discount scheme taxable? +

In most cases, no. Employee discount schemes that give access to third-party retailer discounts are not considered a taxable benefit by HMRC, as employees are simply accessing reduced prices rather than receiving cash or a cash equivalent. However, if your organisation offers discounts on its own products or services, different rules may apply. We recommend checking with your tax adviser for your specific circumstances. 

Can employee discount schemes help with recruitment? +

Yes. Well-communicated schemes strengthen your overall employee value proposition – and that matters during recruitment, as well as for employee retention. Candidates comparing offers with similar salaries will factor in the quality of the wider benefits package. An employee discount scheme is one of the most visible and useful benefits you can highlight as part of your employer brand.

What's the difference between an employee discount scheme and an incentive scheme? +

An employee discount scheme gives all eligible employees access to savings on everyday purchases, such as retail, travel, health and more. It's an always-on benefit, available to everyone regardless of performance. An incentive scheme, by contrast, rewards specific employees for hitting targets or demonstrating particular behaviours. The two serve different purposes and work best together as part of a broader reward strategy.

How do you measure the ROI of an employee discount scheme? +

The most direct measures are uptake and engagement: how many employees are using the scheme and how frequently. Beyond that, organisations typically look at impact on broader HR metrics: retention rates, engagement survey scores, and recruitment outcomes. FlexGenius provides reporting through the admin dashboard so you can track usage across your workforce and use that data to refine how you communicate your benefits.

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