Easing back to work with social benefits

Back to the family routine after the holidays: why September is so demanding

The combination of the end of the holidays, the return to school and readjusting to routines makes September is a particularly sensitive month for many working people with children.. Among the main challenges:

• Increased expenditureregistration fees, materials, uniforms, school meals and, where applicable, Nursery.
• Complex daily logistics: school or nursery drop-offs and pick-ups, activities, medical appointments.
• Reordering routinesAfter the summer, getting back into routines and habits takes time.
• Emotional impactThe adaptation of little ones (and grown-ups too) requires leeway and understanding.

For the company, this translates into mental workload peaks which can affect productivity, climate, and engagement if not managed properly.

Back from holiday and work-life balance: the role of the company

A policy of effective work-life balance is a framework of trust and flexibility that adapts to different needs. Some measures with immediate impact:

Telework (total or partial)

• Hybrid weeks that alleviate travel and manage unforeseen events.
• Clear commitments on tools, targets and response times.

Time flexibility

• Input/output windows and coincidence bands for meetings.
• Bank of hours “conciliation credits” for specific administrative tasks.

Reduction in working hours (temporary or structural)

• Well-communicated options and agile processes for requesting it.
• Equipment coverage plans to avoid overloads.

Golden rules for managers

• Avoid meetings too early or too late.
• Publish the back-to-school calendar in advance and adjust sprints.
• Measuring by results, not by presence.

Specific financial aid

• They relieve families' financial pressure at key moments such as nursery enrolment. Bonuses, internal subsidies, or social benefits like nursery vouchers strengthen corporate commitment and send a clear message: the organisation understands the effort involved in balancing work and family life and is committed to tangibly supporting its teams.

Social benefits and flexible remuneration: economic relief for working families

La Flexible remuneration allows part of the gross salary to be spent on products or services with tax benefits, in accordance with current regulations and company policy.

In this context, Edenred Nursery It is a key ally for families with girls and boys in early childhood education (0–3 years) in authorised centres.

Why offer Edenred Guardería?

• Economic relief: the Nursery vouchers contribute to mitigating one of the most significant expenses in your teams' family life.
• Simplicity implementation and operationalthe company channels the profit and the person uses it in an agile way throughout the school year.
• Better planningrecurrent and predictable payments month by month.
• Well-being and focusLess financial pressure, more family organisation.

Discover all the reasons to implement Edenred Guardería in your company!

Value of Edenred Guardería for the company

• Employee value proposition more solid and personalised.
• Attraction and retention of talent at sensitive family stages.
• Climate and commitmentQuieter, more productive, and more loyal teams.
• Cost efficientWell-implemented flexible remuneration optimises expenses for both the family and the company.

Supplementary benefits for a more bearable September

Although the nursery voucher is one of the most valued benefits by families with young children, Its impact can be multiplied if accompanied by other highly used social benefits in September. Returning to routine also means more travel, new needs for eating out, investment in training, and in many cases, an increase in stress associated with readjustment.

In this context, transport aid — such as Edenred Mobility — make it easier for working people to resume their daily commutes with less cost and greater convenience.

Furthermore, the Ticket Restaurant Access to company canteens contributes to maintaining a balanced diet during the working day, while also alleviating the logistical burden for families who already spend a lot of time organising menus and school routines.

Another fundamental pillar is the training. September is often a month when projects are taken up again and new goals are set. Offering opportunities for upskilling or reskilling through learning platforms or agreements with educational institutions, not only does it foster professional development, but it also reinforces the workforce's commitment to the organisation.

Another fundamental pillar is the health. More and more companies are incorporating into their benefits package the possibility of accessing a private medical insurance that offers comprehensive coverages tailored to the needs of each family. This type of service is particularly valuable in September, when teams get back into the swing of work and medical consultations related to routine check-ups, vaccinations or post-summer health checks increase.