
‘Friends with Benefits’ is the essential podcast for rewards and benefits leaders. Hosted by Carl Chapman and David Duckworth from Ben, each episode brings together top minds in benefits and HR to unpack the latest trends shaping the world of benefits. Think AI, employee engagement, ROI, and more. Expect real talk with industry innovators and bold ideas you’ll want to steal. If you’re building bet... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

In this episode of Friends with Benefits, Deirdre O'Neil, co-founder and Chief Commercial and Legal Officer at Hertility, argues that most companies have the fertility benefit backwards.
They'll pay for the expensive, difficult treatment, but not t... more
In this episode of Friends with Benefits, Tarciso Nogueira, responsible for global benefits at Henkel, makes the case that most companies don't actually know what they're spending on benefits, or why.
Tarciso joins Carl and David to unpack the split... more
In this episode of Friends with Benefits, Dino Bertolis, founder of CycleSaver, argues that the biggest problem with most benefits programmes isn't a lack of generosity. It's a lack of friction.
Dino joins Carl and David to make the case that removi... more
In this episode of Friends with Benefits, Gregg Hall, Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager at Santander, argues that most financial wellbeing programmes are built on the wrong assumptions — and miss the people who need help most.Gregg joins Carl ... more
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This show centers on rewards and employee benefits at scale, with candid discussions about global program design, communication, ROI, and the evolving role of technology and AI in benefits. Across episodes, guests from multinational firms and benefit providers share practical lessons on global rollouts, flex benefits, benchmarking, inclusive design, and governance, often tying benefits strategy to engagement, cost control, and organizational culture. A standout throughline is the emphasis on simple, consumer-like experiences, clear storytelling to secure leadership buy-in, and the need for better marketing and manager enablement to drive real usage. The podcast is likely to appeal to senior HR and rewards leaders seeking tangible tactics, s... more
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Recent guests on Friends with Benefits include:
1. Tarciso Nogueira
2. Dino Bertolis
3. Gregg Hall
4. Adam Newton
5. Peter Varga
6. Aatish Pattani
7. Claire Reading
8. Will Winter Smith
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