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Wellness & Fitness

Time to invest in your team’s wellbeing

Go beyond generic perks and empower your team to thrive. With a flexible Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA), you can give them the freedom to invest in their complete mental and physical wellness, their way.

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Support the Whole Person, Not Just the Employee.

When your team has the power to choose the care they truly need, they don’t just feel better they bring their best, most energized selves to work. That's the power of flexible wellness.

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Fitness & Movement

Gyms, ClassPass, Personal Training.

Mental Wellness

Mental Wellness

Therapy Apps, Counseling, Meditation.

Custom Wellness Plan

Design the perfect mix for your team.

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See How SideUp Works in 4 Easy Steps

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01.

Choose your benefits

Decide which benefits you want to offer and who they apply to.
02.

Implement your policy

Set your budget, eligibility rules, and spending limits. Our platform handles the compliance and guardrails automatically.

03.

Connect to payroll

Seamlessly integrate with your existing payroll provider. We handle the tax implications and reporting for you.

04.

Join the SideUp platform

Invite your team. They get their cards, you get the credit for being an amazing employer. Everyone wins.
REAL IMPACT, MEASURED IN RESULTS

The numbers don't lie

Based on SideUp’s internal research comparing clients with vs. without flexible stipends. When you give employees choice, the numbers speak for themselves.

eNPS Points
+35
eNPS Points
Clients using SideUp consistently score +35 points higher than those relying on standard perks.
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Profit
+ 23%
Profit
Employees who are happy with their benefits are more productive and can increase a company’s revenue by up to 23%.
ROI
10x
ROI
For every $1 spent on SideUp stipends, companies save $10 in retention costs and productivity gains.
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Admin Savings
$5,400
saved annually in admin costs
Time Reclaimed
96 Hours
saved annually for strategic work

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about wellness and fitness benefits.

What counts as a wellness and fitness benefit?

Gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy and mental health apps, meditation subscriptions, and other spending that supports physical and mental wellbeing.

Is a wellness stipend taxable?

Generally yes, wellness and fitness stipends are typically treated as taxable income in the US unless structured under a specific qualifying program.

Can employees choose how to spend their wellness allowance?

Yes, employees choose from eligible categories and vendors rather than being limited to a single company-selected gym or app.

How much should a wellness benefit budget be?

It varies by company, but many employers offer between $50 and $150 per employee per month for wellness and fitness spending.

Does offering wellness benefits actually improve retention?

Yes, employees who feel supported in their wellbeing report higher engagement and are less likely to leave, especially when paired with other flexible benefits.

How does SideUp manage wellness benefit spending?

Employees spend directly through their SideUp card at eligible vendors, with eligibility rules and budgets set by the employer and tracked automatically.

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