REPORT: 2026 Employee Benefits Trends - The Current State of Workplace Benefits

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Private health benefits designed for small business

Choose personalised, health-led small business employee benefits including private GP and physiotherapy - designed for growing businesses. Take care of your people without breaking the bank with private health support for as little as £9.

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of companies grew their headcount last year (on average 46%!)

97%

of HR teams say Heka helps them achieve their strategic goals

83%

of users say they are more productive with access to Heka

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Businesses thrive with Heka

“We don’t have any other wellbeing benefits because Heka has it all.”

Shakira Beach, People Director
The Goat Agency, a WPP company
private health for you

Private cover without the price tag

Access private GPs, physiotherapy, talking therapy, nutritionists, and so much more. With Heka you can avoid the spiralling costs of Private Medical Insurance - while still giving your people exactly what they need to thrive.

Benefits with impact

Empower your team to be their best, every day

Heka focuses on individual health, actively improving productivity: your teams who eat better, sleep well, move more, and take care of their mental health. Health-led benefits mean your people perform at their best, and you see the impact on your bottom line.

Frequently asked questions

Do small businesses need employee benefits?

We’re big believers that benefits matter just as much in a small business as they do in larger ones. They help you attract and retain the top talent in your industry; they keep your teams motivated; they show your employees that you care about their day-to-day health and wellbeing. These things are just as true for a smaller, tight-knit team as they are in big organisations.

Which employee benefits should a small business start with?

Many small businesses start with health-focused benefits that have immediate, everyday value. Access to private GPs, physiotherapy, and mental health support can make a noticeable difference quickly, without the long-term expense of traditional private medical insurance. Flexible wellbeing support that adapts to different needs also works well for diverse, growing teams.

How do I get employees to engage with their benefits?

Engagement improves when benefits are simple to use and clearly linked to real needs. When people can easily access support for their physical and mental health, they are far more likely to use it regularly. Visibility also helps, as live data on usage and impact through the Heka admin dashboard makes it easy to understand what your team values and where benefits are making a difference.

How does offering employee benefits benefit the business?

Benefits programs benefit the employer just as much as the employees. Health-led benefits reduce time lost to sickness, help prevent burnout, and generally keep the workforce firing on all cylinders. Over time, this leads to high levels of morale and lower levels of turnover. And for a small business, where losing one employee can be a significant spanner in the works, that’s all the more important.

How do I manage the extra admin of running employee benefits?

Modern benefits platforms are built to reduce admin, not add to it. With a single system to manage access, track usage, and view insights, benefits can be set up and run with minimal effort. Most of the work is handled for you, so HR teams can focus on people rather than paperwork.

Is there a minimum number of employees needed to sign up with Heka?

No, there isn’t a minimum number of employees you need to sign up. That means you can set up your employee benefits before, during, or after expanding – whatever works best for you.

Stop wasting money on broken benefits

Discover how big an impact Heka can have on your team, today.