Salford University Case Study

"Arrive a student, leave an expert and become unstoppable."

This promise captures the essence of the University of Salford’s commitment, not just to students, but to its entire community of over 2,800 dedicated colleagues. At the heart of this commitment is a clear focus on people: nurturing talent, creating a culture of wellbeing, and using data to make meaningful improvements. 

When the University set out to transform its ‘Your Rewards and Benefits’ programme, it had one goal in mind, make a real, measurable difference in the lives of its employees. This case study reveals how Salford’s HR and People teams identified a communications gap, tackled digital exclusion, and achieved remarkable results.

Key Results:

• 150% increase in employee usage of the discounts platform
• 129% growth in total employee savings
• 94% of employees actively using the reward and recognition platform
• £187,689.40 saved in 2024 through salary sacrifice and leave purchase schemes
• Finalist for Best Alignment of Benefits to Business Strategy – Employee Benefits Awards 2025

My team and I wanted to help the people who needed it the most, but unfortunately, they were the least engaged with our platform.

James Walsh, Rewards Analyst, University of Salford