The cafeteria model can be a powerful tool for care organisations to provide employees with more freedom of choice and to increase their engagement. However, we often hear from management teams that they have doubts about the adoption of the model by employees. Arguments such as “they won't understand it” or “they don't see the added value” are often mentioned. The practice among our clients in healthcare tells a different story: on average, 70% of employees actively use the opportunities within the Alleo platform.

How can you ensure that your employees make optimal use of the benefits of the cafeteria model? With input from care organisations, we have compiled 5 practical tips to revitalise the model and engage employees. These tips illustrate how you can break down barriers and achieve success with smart choices and targeted communication.

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Tip 1: One size does not fit all! Focus on a wide range of options where the employee is in control

Offering a wide array of choices allows employees to better align their employment conditions with their personal situation and needs. Consider options such as bicycle leasing, extra vacation days, gym memberships, repaying student debt, or childcare. The cafeteria model via Alleo enables employees to determine what is important to them, contributing to greater satisfaction and engagement. A clear and user-friendly system is essential to support freedom of choice and ensure the process runs smoothly.

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Tip 2: Choose the source that makes the most impact

Care organisations choose Alleo to provide employees with more freedom of choice in their employment conditions. Sources like gross salary, vacation pay, year-end bonus, or 13th month can be utilised in a tax-advantageous manner. Many care organisations specifically choose the year-end bonus or 13th month as a source amount due to the timing, flexibility, and the extra tax benefit that employees can achieve with this. These sources are often seen as perks, making them more attractive to implement in the cafeteria model. Alleo makes it easy to align these sources optimally with the diverse desires of employees.

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Tip 3: Focus on retention and employee satisfaction

The cafeteria model provides care organisations the opportunity to better respond to the diverse needs of their employees. This not only increases employee satisfaction but also helps to remain attractive as an employer. In a sector where retaining talent is a major challenge, a flexible benefits package can make a significant difference.

Tip 4: Ensure integration with HR and payroll systems to reduce administrative burdens

A successful implementation of the cafeteria model is strengthened by seamless integration with existing HR and payroll systems, such as AFAS, NMBRS & Loket. By automatically synchronising data, such as salary calculations and employment conditions choices, the administrative burden for HR departments is significantly reduced. This prevents errors, saves time, and ensures smoother processing. Many care organisations find that these integrations are crucial for making the cafeteria model efficient and scalable.

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Tip 5: Communication is key to adoption

Understanding the exchange through the cafeteria model can be complicated for many people. But you want everyone to benefit from it. Care organisations that are successful with the cafeteria model invest in a strong communication strategy. This includes clear explanations of the benefits, regular touchpoints, and a user-friendly introduction to the platform. Alleo assists in setting up effective communication campaigns.

With these 5 tips, you have concrete guidelines to breathe new life into the cafeteria model in your care organisation. By making smart choices in sources, creating a broad and flexible offering, and well informing employees, you can significantly increase the adoption of the model. Experience shows that employees who understand the benefits enthusiastically utilize the opportunities and find them valuable for their personal situation.

Do you want to know more about how Alleo helps care organisations successfully implement the cafeteria model? Feel free to get in touch for a no-obligation introduction. Together, we ensure that your employees gain control over their employment conditions and that your organization becomes more attractive as an employer.

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