GMG Radio tunes into Medicash

Leading healthcare cash plan provider Medicash has won a contract to supply employee benefits to national radio group GMG Radio.

Medicash has been signed up to provide health plans to 400 GMG Radio employees. In addition to a wide range of everyday benefits such as dental and optical care, staff are also able to access complementary therapies and discounted gym membership.

GMG Radio's HR business partner Rachael Lewis said: "We wanted to add to our existing employee benefits and Medicash were able to provide a cost effective, comprehensive package which appealed to our young, active workforce. Staff were asking for ways to improve and maintain their health and Medicash allows them to do this. We have a very talented workforce so it is crucial that we both motivate and retain our best staff."

GMG Radio is one of Britain's leading radio businesses encompassing the Real Radio, Smooth Radio and Rock Radio brands. With nine stations across the country including Smooth Radio which launched nationally in October this year, GMG Radio has one of the largest regional footprints.

Chief executive of Medicash Sue Weir said: "GMG Radio is committed to employee wellbeing and this is reflected in the way they engage with their workforce and respond to their needs. The Medicash plan allows employees to claim back costs of day to day healthcare which encourages them to take a preventative approach to looking after their health."

The contract with GMG Radio is one of a string of new business wins for Medicash over the last six months, including DWF, Lees Solicitors LLP, ACC Liverpool and Chess Telecom.

GMG Radio is accredited with Investors in People (IIP), having attained the Gold award in three of their key sites and the group is currently working towards the IIP Health and Wellbeing Award. Their employee benefits package also includes a pension scheme and flexible working hours. In addition, birthdays are given as a free holiday and monthly staff lunches are paid for by the company.