In this episode, Aga Gajownik sits down with veteran benefits leader and founder Andrea Toh to explore what modern employee benefits really mean in today’s workplace. Beyond insurance plans and surface level perks, Andrea reveals how meaningful benefits are built through culture, communication, and human connection, not just budgets. With 20 years of experience shaping benefits systems across Singapore, she unpacks how organisations can create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to stay.   Together, they dive into: ✨ Why “traditional benefits” no longer meet the needs of Gen Z and millennial workers🧠 How culture, purpose and team communication directly shape employee experience💬 The hidden cost of poorly trained managers and why they make or break retention👥 How small companies can create big impact through simple, human benefits🔄 Why job design, team alignment and meaningful conversations matter more than perks🏡 The role of family, flexibility and community in building workplaces people love   Whether you’re a founder, people manager, or HR professional, this episode reveals how benefits can become a daily experience, not a PDF policy, and how leaders can design teams that thrive without burning people out.