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Case Study: Driving Social Impact through Digital Payroll Giving
Company name: Bates Wells
Employee size: 250
Industry: Legal
Key Contacts: HR Operations & Inclusion Manager
Company Background:
Bates Wells is a leading law firm in the UK with a mission to create a positive impact on society and its clients. As the first UK law firm to become a B Corp, Bates Wells prioritises the impact of their decisions on people, clients, suppliers, community, and the environment, believing that profits and purpose should be given equal importance. They are committed to driving social impact and responsibility and actively seek out opportunities to do so.
Company Objective:
Bates Wells’ commitment to driving social impact as a B Corp organisation was the key driver for improving their current payroll giving scheme. In order to achieve this objective, they needed a user-friendly platform that would make it as easy as possible for their employees to give to charity. Bates Wells wanted to empower their employees to make a positive impact so needed a platform that was both simple to use and meaningful for its people.
The Solution: GoodPAYE
GoodPAYE’s all-in-one payroll giving solution was a perfect fit for Bates Wells. The platform’s automation made it easy for Bates Wells’ HR Operations and Inclusion Manager, Gemma New, to implement a refreshed payroll giving scheme that was both simple to use and that aligned with their core values.
The platform’s slick design and intuitive user experience ensures that employees can easily choose their charities, log in to see the impact of their donations, and amend their instructions at any time.
The entire process, from sign-up and managing donations, to the admin process and reporting, is completely done online, with no paper forms required. This feature was particularly important for Bates Wells, as a paperless company, and helped to streamline their payroll giving scheme. The technology and automation within the platform also allow for admin staff to quickly download payroll reports and make deductions from employees’ pay, further simplifying the process for all involved.
With GoodPAYE, we were immediately drawn to the ease of use of their platform and how seamless their admin process was. Getting started on the platform was super quick and easy and the support the GoodPAYE team provided during the set up and the ongoing support since has been outstanding.
Freedom, Simplicity, and Positive Engagement
Bates Wells’ employees have responded positively to the new payroll giving scheme, thanks to its freedom and simplicity. The platform empowers employees to take complete ownership of their donations and the impact they make in the world. Gemma notes that the marketing support provided by the GoodPAYE team has also played a crucial role in increasing employee uptake.
The support provided by GoodPAYE for marketing and communicating internally has really helped to increase the number of employees using this benefit. We also invited GoodPAYE to come to our office prior to launching, so our employees could find out more about them. There has been a significant increase in the uptake of payroll giving across the firm since
Increasing your charitable impact
GoodPAYE’s platform has made it easy for Bates Wells’ employees to engage with the scheme and make a difference in society through payroll giving. Gemma believes that the scheme is an excellent way for B Corp organisations like Bates Wells to make a bigger impact in the community and achieve their mission of driving social impact and responsibility.
It’s a quick and easy way to make a difference. More companies should be offering this to their employees
If you’re interested in finding out more about how GoodPAYE can help you increase your company’s charitable giving, get in touch with us today at [email protected]
