5 Voluntary Benefits Your Employees Actually Want (That Won’t Break Your Budget)
Voluntary benefits are low-cost, highly valued add-ons that employees can choose based on their personal needs. These flexible, affordable employee benefits support employee wellness, reduce stress, and improve retention—without increasing your fixed costs.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
4/10/20251 min read
As a small business owner, offering competitive employee benefits can be tough—especially on a budget. But here’s the good news: your employees don’t just want big, expensive perks. They want voluntary benefits that actually improve their lives.
Voluntary benefits are low-cost, highly valued add-ons that employees can choose based on their personal needs. These flexible, affordable employee benefits support employee wellness, reduce stress, and improve retention—without increasing your fixed costs.
Here are 5 voluntary benefits your employees actually care about—and how they can help your business grow:
🧠 1. Mental Health Support
In today’s workplace, mental wellness is non-negotiable.
Virtual therapy, mental health apps, and 24/7 hotlines help your team stay healthy and productive.
90% of employees say mental health impacts their job performance.
Offering mental health benefits shows your team you care—and builds a stronger, more loyal workforce. Not to mention, this is steadily on it's way to becoming the TOP #1 requested benefit by employees.
📞 2. Telehealth Services
Virtual healthcare is convenient, cost-effective, and one of the most in-demand benefits for employees.
Platforms like HealthiestYou let employees speak with doctors anytime, reducing sick days and boosting efficiency.
🦷 3. Dental & Vision Plans
Dental and vision insurance are essential to a well-rounded benefits package.
These voluntary benefits show employees you’re thinking beyond the basics—and they’re often easy to add at low cost.
💸 4. Financial Wellness Tools
From debt counseling to budgeting apps, financial tools help employees feel more confident and less stressed at work.
Financial wellness benefits are growing fast—especially among younger employees who value holistic support.
🛡️ 5. Supplemental Insurance
Life happens—and when it does, employees want to feel protected. Supplemental benefits help protect Americans' financial health by paying for things not covered by major medical insurance like copays and deductibles associated with accidents or illness.
Voluntary Life, Accident, Disability, Hospitalization, Critical Illness, Cancer, Dental, Vision, Fixed Indemnity, and Long Term Care, to name a few, provide peace of mind with little to no cost for the employer.
✅ The Bottom Line
Offering the right voluntary benefits can:
Improve employee retention
Boost workplace morale
Keep your team happy and healthy
Set your business apart in a competitive hiring market
Voluntary benefits are a smart way to offer affordable employee benefits that meet real needs.
Let’s build a better benefits plan—together.
👉 Give us a call (407-636-6105) to explore options for your business.