Invest in your employees during the ‘Great Resignation’

Termed the ‘great resignation’ internationally, this widespread resignation may already be affecting your business here in New Zealand. This is driving a huge upheaval in employment movement across a variety of industries.

In fact, a recent survey by Employment Hero reported that 48% of New Zealand workers are planning to change jobs in the next year*. In response, many businesses are recognising that employee retention and wellbeing are now more important than ever.

If your business is looking to strengthen talent management and retention, Rothbury can help.

Introduced in 2021, Rothbury’s Employee Benefits team specialise in developing comprehensive and customised Employee Benefit Plans including the following insurance solutions:

• Health
• Income protection
• Life
• Total and Permanent Disablement
• Trauma

Whether you are focussing on retaining good people or attracting quality new talent,employee benefits can play a significant role. So what benefits are people looking for?

Health insurance is one of the most sought-after work benefits in New Zealand.

Employment Hero reported that 22% of New Zealand workers stated “Free/subsidised health insurance” as an initiative that other employers could offer to encourage them to move to a different organisation.*

An Employee Benefits plan demonstrates that a business is invested in their employees’ health, wellbeing and future. Talk to your broker or Garry Mann to find out more.

*The Employee Movement and Retention Report, September 2021

Garry Mann gives advice on behalf of Wealthpoint Limited, which holds a transitional Financial Advice Provider Licence. Visit www.wealthpoint.co.nz/wealthpoint-disclosure for more information.