Employee benefits - You scratch my back ..

This month's Focus centres on employee benefits. Sam Barrett explains some of the wealth of options available that can make the difference between a happy and an ex-employee

Providing employees with a range of benefits can deliver a number of advantages to employees and employers alike. Whether you have hundreds or thousands of pounds to spend on every employee each year, there are ways to maximise the value of the policies and make them an investment rather than just an expense for your business.

When deciding upon your employee benefits strategy, consider what your objectives are first. "What you decide to provide will depend on what you want to achieve," says Mike