American Express Goes for Wellness

With 12 years of experience, Breckon Jones serves as Director of Health & Benefits, in American Express’ Global Compensation and Benefits team, with responsibility for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

Jones’ initiatives in this field have led him to several speaking opportunities and to the title of the only benefits professional to have won the European Employee Benefits: Most Effective Healthcare & Well Beings Strategy, two years in a row for two different employers.

“Our goals are to raise employee awareness of their benefits entitlements and to increase appreciation of those benefits,” Jones said.

Since launching the program in 2010, American Express has already reaped some of the benefits.  “We know that giving our people choice, leads to greater employee engagement and in turn increases performance. Employee feedback surveys show an increase in engagement and favorability of the system as a result of introducing the flexibility to customize their total reward package,” explained Jones.

Source: MT Mag