Financial advice firms know that employee benefits are about more than pensions and healthcare—they’re about helping employees live better, more balanced lives. For staff who are parents or primary carers, the pressures of juggling work and caregiving can be intense. This is where Podplan can add real value to any benefits offering.
An Employees Experience
One of our members, Kayt Button who is co-chair of Ofcom's staff network for parents and carers, shared her experience:
I have access to some apps through my work benefits, and as my mother’s primary carer, Podplan has been incredibly useful. I also use it for our staff network and regularly recommend it to colleagues.”
Before subscribing, she struggled with finding reliable, practical information for caregiving responsibilities—a challenge many working carers face. Podplan helps reduce that stress by guiding users toward the right research and solutions:
Even if it doesn’t provide a direct answer, I know I can find resources that point me in the right direction. That sense of support immediately eases the pressure.
What also convinced her to join was the hands-on, personalised support:
After an introductory session with Podplan’s team, they even helped me directly with a question I had posted in their chat. That level of dedication showed me the platform is genuinely designed for carers. It even helped me with practical issues, like arranging a temporary stairlift.
The benefits extend beyond immediate problem-solving. Podplan continues to provide ongoing, actionable resources that employees can use personally and share with colleagues:
A recent blog post highlighted an Ikea Hack Care resource, which I shared with other carers at work. It was well received and sparked new ideas for solutions we hadn’t considered. Caring can be isolating, so having access to resources like this is hugely reassuring.
How Podplan Adds Value to Your Employee Proposition
For financial advice firms helping corporate clients design employee benefits packages, including Podplan offers a tangible, high-impact solution. It demonstrates that a company truly understands the challenges faced by working carers and is committed to supporting them - enhancing engagement, wellbeing, and retention across the workforce.
Podplan: A practical, empowering addition to employee benefits packages for carers.
