A quick summary:
We all know that employee benefits are no longer just “nice to have” - they’re make or break for attracting and keeping great people. And while flex benefits platforms have come a long way, let’s be honest: they don’t always cover everything your team really needs.
That’s where Heka comes in - not as a replacement, but as the perfect companion to your existing benefits package. Think of it as the missing piece that turns a good benefits scheme into a brilliant one.
1. Traditional flex is broad. Heka goes deep
Flex platforms do a decent job at offering a variety of benefits—pension top-ups, cycle-to-work schemes, private healthcare, the usual suspects. But they often fall short when it comes to true personal wellbeing.
Heka goes beyond the basics, offering your team access to thousands of wellbeing experiences that support them mentally, physically, and emotionally. We're talking everything from therapy and fertility support to fitness classes and breathwork sessions. It's the stuff that doesn’t always make it into traditional platforms - but makes all the difference in day-to-day life.
2. Flex covers life admin. Heka covers real life
Traditional platforms tend to lean towards financial and practical perks. That’s great, but what about your employee who’s struggling with burnout? Or the one who wants to freeze their eggs? Or the team member trying to improve their sleep after having a baby?
That’s where Heka shines. It brings real-life support to your benefits package, tailored to every individual’s unique circumstances and wellbeing goals. Because people aren’t just employees. They’re humans, and Heka treats them like it.
3. Say goodbye to the ‘forgotten benefit syndrome’
Let’s be honest: how many people actually log into their flex portal once the annual selection is over?
Heka’s different. With fresh experiences, intuitive design and a genuinely engaging user experience, Heka becomes something your team actually wants to use - regularly. Sending tailored suggestions based on individual goals and encouraging regular engagement, Heka is built to be used. It’s not a once-a-year tick-box exercise; it’s a daily tool for real wellbeing.
4. Bringing emotion and empathy into benefits
The truth is, most traditional benefits platforms focus on utility. Heka brings in empathy. It understands that everyone’s wellbeing journey looks different, and it’s built to meet people where they are, without judgement, without faff, and without making people feel like they have to fit a mould.
Whether someone’s seeking calm, connection, motivation or support, Heka makes sure it’s there.
5. Together, they’re the dream team
This isn’t about ditching your flex platform - it’s about enhancing it. Heka fills in the health and wellbeing gaps, while your existing scheme continues to offer financial stability and admin essentials. Together, they give your team the best of both worlds: practical benefits and meaningful wellbeing support.
That’s what a complete benefits package looks like in 2025.
So, what’s the verdict?
If your flex platform is the backbone of your benefits offering, Heka is the heartbeat. It brings warmth, personality and real-life impact to your scheme, making your employees feel not just supported, but truly valued.
Because the best benefits don’t just look good on paper, they feel good in practice.
Want help integrating Heka into your existing benefits platform? Or fancy a walkthrough of how it fits in seamlessly? We’re all ears.
Let’s make benefits better, together.
