At DFS, we recognise the importance that each and every one of our colleagues play in our success and we know it’s important to reward you for it.
We had a chat with Sarah Hey, our Benefits, Recognition & Wellbeing Partner. Let’s dive into the exciting perks that await you when you join DFS. So, Sarah, spill the beans! What fantastic benefits are in store once you join?
We’re big fans of having everything in one spot, and that’s where the Your Deal Portal comes in. So, what goodies does it bring to the table?
The Your Deal Portal is the one stop shop where colleagues can access exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers, savings on days out and holidays and cash back on purchases, it’s also where you can apply for the Cycle2Work, SmartTech and Westfield Health benefits and where to find information on all the other perks and wellbeing support available.
We’re curious, is there a fantastic colleague discount that we can take advantage of?
Yes! We have a great colleague discount scheme - ‘My Rates & Mates Rates’, this gives you 30% off products when you purchase yourself and up to three 15% discounts per year for your family & friends. That’s off of any products across the whole DFS Group, so you can furnish your home from DFS & Sofology for much less!
We’re always on the lookout for smart ways to save. Are there any ways you can help us save money?
Alongside the instant savings you can make from selected retailers from cashback on Your Deal, we also have some different ways of saving those pennies, such as:
- Cycle2Work - tax savings from 32% on the total cost of a new bike and equipment via the C2W salary sacrifice scheme
- SmartTech - giving you the flexibility to instantly buy the latest tech interest-free from Currys PC World, and spread the cost directly from your pay over 12 months
- Sharesave scheme - giving the opportunity to save over 3 years and invest in company shares at a discounted price
Talk to us about what support is on offer for wellbeing?
Wellbeing is a big priority for us, and that’s why we’ve heavily invested in different tools from Health Assured - Our Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 to support colleagues, offering emotional support through legal and financial advice; to Peppy Health. Peppy Health is an app that provides free access to leading health experts, helping you optimise your health and fitness, offering support from fertility and early parenthood, through to Menopause and Men’s Health.
We know that family is a top priority. So, we’re curious to hear what DFS offers to support the family life of its employees?
We value the importance of family life, and that’s why we provide enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave to our colleagues.
You can also buy up to one week extra annual leave each year, whether you want to take some extra sunny holidays, spend more time with the family, or have some extra days available to take in case of emergencies - we’ve got it covered!
We have a discounted health cash plan scheme, Westfield Health gives access to 24/7 digital private GP and the ability to reclaim certain health costs e.g. dentist and physiotherapy from just £3 a month.
When it comes to family we have to talk about life assurance, what does DFS offer to provide financial protection and peace of mind for employees?
We understand that life assurance is not a great conversation to have, but it’s an essential benefit for protecting your loved ones. That’s why we offer a life assurance policy that provides at least 3 times your salary to your loved ones upon death in service to ensure financial security and peace of mind for your family.
If great perks and wellbeing support sound like your kind of thing, why not consider joining our team? Click below to check out our latest vacancies.
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