S1E235: Are employee benefits the new pay rise?

07/09/2025 13 min Temporada 1 Episodio 235
S1E235: Are employee benefits the new pay rise?

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If you’re sick of your salary shrinking faster than your social life, discover if employee benefits are the secret handshake to a richer life. How can you go about trading pay for perks? And how can you negotiate your way to a benefits package that's anything but basic? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:53 The hidden value of non-monetary benefits 03:25 When and how to discuss benefits 08:13 Monetising benefits 10:27 Flexibility as a dealbreaker --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Marina Sukhikh, industry practice leader, Aon Global Benefits (Asia Pacific) and Lim Chai Leng, general manager, Randstad Singapore Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.