Health and Wellness
Employee Meal Incentives
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Who doesn't love free food? the answer is no one. Free food has moved armies for centuries. Literally, the Roman Empire's legions were given food as part of their commission in the army. It makes sense why food is such a motivating factor, its one of our core needs in life. So when you think about meal incentives for your employees, the most important thing you can do is separate yourself and your desires from the goals at hand in a health and wellness program.
This isn't about pizza parties and discount codes for restaurants, it's about intentionally improving the wellbeing of our workforce through thoughtful considerations and intentionally timed programs.
The Basics:
Meal Reimbursements
Before we get too deep, It's important to clarify first that there are two types of meal reimbursements, tax-exempt and non tax-exempt. The catalyst of differentiation has to do with whether or not an individuals currently traveling and the expense is ordinary and necessary. With that in mind, its common practice to give meal reimbursements for when employees are on the road for you.
For The Road Heroes:
Travel Per Diem
Did you know that the average business traveler spends about $50 per day on food? That’s nearly as much as a gourmet meal at a fancy restaurant every day! Who said business travel couldn't be delicious?
With that daily food expense, offering a travel per diem for food ensures your employees are well-fed and focused on their work. It takes the guesswork out of meal budgeting and allows your team to choose dining options that suit their tastes and needs.
In Work Perks, employees can easily submit their daily per diem requests, and your company administrators can export that data when it’s time to process payables or payroll, fitting seamlessly into your existing workflow.
Hassle Free:
Company paid group subscriptions
Did you know that food delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash have seen a 150% increase in usage over the past few years? That’s more than double the growth rate of traditional dine-in restaurants! Who said convenience isn’t king?
With such a surge in food delivery options, offering a company-paid group subscription to these services ensures your employees have access to a wide variety of meal choices without the hassle. It takes the burden off deciding what to eat and lets your team focus on their work with a satisfied appetite.
In Work Perks, employees can easily access their food delivery subscriptions, and your company administrators can manage and export usage data when it’s time to process payables or payroll, fitting seamlessly into your existing workflow.
