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Rethinking Total Rewards: Creative Benefits That Attract and Retain Talent in the Philippines

Rethinking Total Rewards: Creative Benefits That Attract and Retain Talent in the Philippines

July 14, 20254 MIN READ

Go beyond salary—here’s how Philippine employers can stand out with holistic and meaningful employee benefits.

In today’s competitive talent market, salary alone won’t seal the deal. Filipino employees—especially younger generations—are looking for more than just a paycheck. They’re seeking meaningful work, flexibility, and support for their personal lives, including their health and financial well-being.

For HR leaders in the Philippines, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity: to design total rewards packages that are not just generous, but also strategic, inclusive, and relevant.

What Are Total Rewards Today?

Traditionally, total rewards include:

  • Base pay
  • Bonuses and incentives
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

But leading companies are now redefining total rewards to include:

  • Mental health and wellness programs
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Preventive healthcare and diagnostics
  • Financial wellness tools
  • Access to health services for family members

The goal? To improve employee experience, boost productivity, and foster long-term loyalty.

What Filipino Employees Want Now

Recent studies show that Filipino Gen Z and Millennial workers highly value:

  • Financial stability and healthcare access
  • Support for their families, not just themselves
  • Meaningful work environments, including purpose-driven employers
  • Flexibility and work-life balance

Employers that respond to these values can reduce attrition and build strong employer brands.


Creative Total Rewards Ideas for the Philippine Market

Here are some cost-effective yet impactful rewards that companies in the Philippines are implementing:

✅ Preventive health packages for employees and their dependents

✅ Maternity and fertility benefits like OB consults, birth prep classes, or ultrasound packages

✅ Mental health access via online counseling or emotional support chat

✅ Salary-deductible health loans for emergencies or planned care

✅ Flexible benefits credits employees can use across different needs

✅ Wellness webinars and health challenges that drive engagement

✅ Access to e-pharmacy or discounted health services

Many of these are available as part of Hati Health’s customizable corporate wellness packages, already used by employers across tech, finance, and BPO sectors in the Philippines.


Why This Matters: Employer Branding & Retention

In a market where job hopping is common and skilled talent is in short supply, a compelling total rewards package can:

  • Reduce hiring costs
  • Improve productivity
  • Build a positive workplace culture
  • Position your company as an employer of choice

It’s not about offering everything—it’s about offering the right mix for your people.


Partner with Hati Health to Build a Smarter Benefits Strategy

At Hati Health, we help employers design total rewards that make sense. Our platform makes it easy to:

  • Offer health benefits with real impact
  • Customize plans based on your workforce profile
  • Track engagement and wellness trends
  • Access a network of clinics, diagnostics, and specialists

Whether you’re an SME or an enterprise, we’ll work with your HR team to align your benefits with your people’s evolving needs.


Ready to revamp your total rewards strategy? Talk to us at Hati Health and let’s build benefits that your employees will actually use—and love.

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