Best Employee Benefits Start-ups
A Guide for Employers and Expats in Singapore
Discover innovative start-ups transforming employee benefits and how they can support your international workforce.
Why Employee Benefits Matter
For expats and globally mobile teams, the right employee benefits package is essential. Beyond salary, benefits like health insurance, wellness programs, and financial planning tools help attract and retain talent. They also show your company’s commitment to employee well-being — a key factor in a competitive market like Singapore.
Start-ups are reshaping this space with fresh ideas and technology-driven solutions that meet the evolving needs of diverse workforces.
What Makes a Great Employee Benefits Start-up?
Look for platforms that offer:
Customisable solutions: Tailored to different employee profiles, from expats to locals.
Digital-first experience: Easy app or web access for employees and HR teams.
Comprehensive services: Health insurance, wellness perks, financial advice, and more in one platform.
Global readiness: Ideal for companies with staff across multiple countries.
Top Employee Benefits Start-ups to Watch
Here are some of the most innovative start-ups helping companies build better benefits packages:
✅ Gympass – A wellness platform offering employees access to gyms, online workouts, and mental health resources — anywhere in the world.
✅ CXA Group – A Singapore-based platform providing personalised health, wellness, and insurance solutions. Employees can allocate benefit budgets to services that suit their needs best.
✅ Employment Hero – An all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform designed for SMEs, with tools for digital onboarding and compliance.
✅ Flare – Focused on paperless benefits management, Flare simplifies onboarding, superannuation, and financial wellness for employees.
✅ Pyn – Delivers personalised HR communications and employee engagement tools, ensuring teams feel connected and supported.
Benefits and Considerations for Expats and Employers
For employers: Start-ups provide cost-effective, flexible tools to manage benefits and improve staff satisfaction.
For expats: Access to health insurance, wellness services, and financial tools designed with international needs in mind.
Considerations: Evaluate integration with your current HR systems, scalability for growing teams, and regional support.
Next Steps
Thinking of enhancing your employee benefits offering for expats in Singapore? Interexpat can help you align health insurance solutions with modern benefits platforms.
