What makes the company bike so popular as an employee benefit?

Company bike leasing is currently one of the most popular employee benefits, and for good reason. Not only does the shortage of skilled workers play a key role in recruiting, but other key motivations, such as doing something good for existing employees, are also decisive factors.

Das Dienstradangebot ermöglicht Mitarbeitenden, neben den ökologischen Vorteilen, ihren Arbeitsplatz in Zukunft schnell und flexibel zu erreichen. Kein Stau. Keine Parkplatzsuche. Die sportliche Betätigung ist hierbei ein toller Nebeneffekt für die körperliche als auch geistige Gesundheit der Mitarbeitenden. Krankentage und mentale Gesundheit sind ernstzunehmende, gesellschaftliche Themen, die immer mehr Unternehmen mit großem Fokus angehen. 

Das Dienstrad ist einfacher und günstiger als ein Dienstwagen und stärkt zugleich noch die Mitarbeitendenbindung. Arbeitnehmende sparen im Rahmen der Gehaltsumwandlung bis zu 40 % gegenüber dem Privatkauf. Das Rad kann sowohl für den Weg zur Arbeit als auch privat genutzt werden.

The company bike is faster than the car.

Healthy employees and environmental protection are among the most common motivations for using a company bike. Recently, the coronavirus pandemic has caused many people to avoid public transportation and opt for cycling instead. In large cities, the bike has also been proven to be the fastest mode of transport. However, the greater range of e-bikes also makes company bikes suitable for rural areas, for commuting to work, or for weekend bike rides. Not least in combination with other mobility solutions, such as buses or trains, company bikes can also be used to cover longer distances in a climate-friendly way.

Important contribution to environmental and climate protection.

Das Dienstrad reduziert insbesondere in Großstädten den Anteil an Stickstoffdioxid und sorgt so für eine deutlich bessere Luftqualität. Gelegenheitsradler mit gerade mal 2.000 km jährlich sparen gegenüber einem PKW (Diesel) schon 458 g NO2 pro Jahr.

Effective benefit for promoting employee loyalty and motivation.

Employee retention is increased by the fact that company bikes can be used privately. Employers report that their employees use cargo bikes to go shopping, take touring or trekking bikes with them on vacation, or go on relaxing weekend trips with e-bikes.

The wide range of options for choosing the perfect bike gives the company bike program a diversity that appeals to all employees equally. Thanks to the leasing model and the wide range of bikes available, the monthly financial outlay can be calculated individually for each person. At the end of the term, the bike can be returned, kept, or passed on to a family member.

100% cost-neutral for Employers.

Thanks to the fully digital, customized Dienstrad platform, the manageable costs incurred by the company can be refinanced through savings in social security contributions. The tax advantage for companies provides employers with additional support, which they can pass on directly to employees in the form of a mobility allowance.

The all-inclusive package.

With the comprehensive carefree package, consisting of a protection and service package, employers are 100% covered. The protection package covers all risks in the event of termination, sick leave, theft, damage, and much more. The service package covers everything related to inspections and wearing parts.

"The company bike enriches our employee benefits program with a contemporary mobility component and is a complete success. Our employees are delighted with the opportunity to purchase high-quality e-bikes through us and make active use of it."

Andreas Weber, Head of Human Resources at SHW