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Friends with Benefits

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Artificial Intelligence
Employee Benefits
Pensions
Salary Sacrifice
Benefits
Global Benefits Technology
Global Rollouts
Benchmarking
Global Benefits Implementation
Cyclesaver
Hertility
Global Benefits
Workday
Engagement and Communications
Flexibility In Benefits
Flexible Benefits / Flex
Bike Share Schemes (lime, Forest)
Ben (ben Group)
Eventbrite
Mental Health

‘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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Tarciso Nogueira
Experienced global benefits leader, formerly at Drake Henkel
Henkel (global benefits head)
Episode: The one with Tarciso from Henkel: Why nobody knows what their benefits actually cost
Dino Bertolis
Founder/CEO of CycleSaver (City Bike Hire); previous Vitality product developer
CycleSaver
Episode: The One with Dino from CycleSaver: Salary Sacrifice For The Bike-share Generation
Gregg Hall
Pensions and benefits specialist, Santander
Santander
Episode: The One With Gregg Hall from Santander: Rethinking Who Financial Wellbeing Is For
Adam Newton
Head of Reward at Fastmarkets
Fastmarkets
Episode: The One With Adam from Fastmarkets: What a 15-Month Global Benefits Implementation Looks Like
Peter Varga
Total rewards and global benefits expert, leads global benefits delivery
Kyndryl
Episode: The One With Peter Varga: Why Global Benefits Admin Is Still Running on Spreadsheets
Aatish Pattani
Global head of rewards at Ferring
Ferring
Episode: The One With Aatish from Ferring: Why 2 in 5 Employees Would Switch Jobs for Fertility Support
Claire Reading
Head of Benefits for EMEA at WPP
WPP
Episode: The One With Claire from WPP: Why “Jazzy” Benefits Don’t Work If People Don’t Know the Basics
Will Winter Smith
Head of Reward at Halfords
Halfords
Episode: The One with Will from Halfords: Why Benefits Lost Their Way — and How to Get People to Care Again
Lee Cortez
Leader of global benefits, Block (formerly Google, Okta, Mercer, Aon)
Block
Episode: The One with Lee from Block (ex-Google): Inclusive Design, Why Benchmarks Aren’t Enough

Hosts

Carl Chapman
Host of Friends with Benefits; Ben (Benefits/HR/Bin) practitioner; focus on global benefits strategy, governance, and communication.
David Duckworth
Co-host; founder at Ben Health and/or Ben (Rewards & Benefits practice); frequent speaker on global benefits, ROI, and technology-enabled design.

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The One with Dino from CycleSaver: Salary Sacrifice For The Bike-share Generation
Q: How important is data sharing and privacy in these programs?
There are barriers to sharing driving data versus health data; ensuring data safety and clear, positive uses for rewards is crucial to adoption.
The One with Dino from CycleSaver: Salary Sacrifice For The Bike-share Generation
Q: What works in behavior change within rewards programs?
Dino discusses that money helps, but experiential rewards (like coffee) often outperform cash vouchers, and timely, time-bound rewards can drive behavior more effectively than open-ended incentives.
The One with Dino from CycleSaver: Salary Sacrifice For The Bike-share Generation
Q: Maybe we can start with a quick introduction to yourself and CycleSaver.
Dino introduces himself as the founder of CycleSaver (City Bike Hire) and explains CycleSaver provides salary sacrifice for bike-share schemes, positioning it as complementary to traditional cycle-to-work programs.
The One With Peter Varga: Why Global Benefits Admin Is Still Running on Spreadsheets
Q: Why is benefits administration still so fragmented across global organizations?
Because benefits touch local laws, vendors, and culture, while the core processes are similar; companies struggle to consolidate data and governance across many markets, leading to a scattered technology landscape.
The One with Lee from Block (ex-Google): Inclusive Design, Why Benchmarks Aren’t Enough
Q: What is inclusive benefits design in practice?
Inclusive design means asking the workforce what they need, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach, and aligning programs with first principles and business goals to support retention and recruitment.

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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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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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