Edenred customer the Department for Transport was ‘highly commended’ in the Best Benefits Communications category at the Employee Benefits Awards in a ceremony that took place last week.

The Department for Transport was commended by judges for its outstanding communication of its Edenred employee benefits package – resulting in a major increase in take up that is supporting employees with their wellbeing and the cost-of-living.

Now in their 22nd year, the Employee Benefits Awards celebrate the HR community and recognise individuals, teams and organisations who are making a difference through their reward and benefits strategies.

Andy Philpott, Marketing and Sales Director for Edenred, commented: “It’s fantastic that our work with the Department for Transport has been recognised by the some of the HR industry’s most respected judges. We’re very proud of the work we do in partnership with our customers across the public sector and would like to extend our congratulations to the Department for Transport team – their benefits schemes have been exceptionally well conceived and delivered. This commendation is well deserved.”

The Department for Transport recognition follows the news that Edenred has been appointed as a supplier of choice for employee benefits to the UK public sector on a new buying framework managed by the Crown Commercial Service.

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Edenred was also shortlisted for the Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy category for its work in partnership with E.ON in the UK. E.ON’s programme delivers sustainable, personalised and flexible benefits that align closely with the organisation’s green and inclusive agenda.