In an era of rapid change in the labor market, providing benefits that address employees' quality of life is not just about attracting talent; it's also a crucial tool for retaining and boosting work efficiency. Social Security dental benefits are one such welfare provision provided by the government, yet in practice, many employees choose not to use the rights they are entitled to. This article will help organizations explore why this is the case and what solutions can help address this issue.
Obstacles Preventing Employees from Using Social Security Dental Benefits
The main reasons why this benefit is often overlooked stem from inconvenience and various limitations:
- Time Constraints: Traveling to a dentist typically takes at least 1-2 hours, which is difficult for full-time employees.
- The Burden of Taking Leave: Using dental benefits often requires taking time off work, which can disrupt workflow and be a hidden cost to the organization.
- Worry about Unforeseen Costs: Many members are unsure if the necessary treatment will be covered by the 900 Baht limit and fear having to pay large out-of-pocket fees for more complex, additional treatments.
- Service Inconvenience: The hassle of making appointments, traveling to a clinic (which may involve dealing with traffic), and navigating the process can make employees decide to postpone dental care.
These obstacles lead employees to neglect their oral health, allowing minor issues like cavities or gingivitis to escalate into problems that require more time and higher costs to treat, which is detrimental to both the employee and the organization in the long run.
AT U DENTAL BUS: A Mobile Dental Clinic That Turns Obstacles into Opportunities
The concept of a Mobile Dental Unit is to bring comprehensive dental services directly to the employee's workplace, making Social Security dental benefits easily accessible and convenient. AT U DENTAL BUS is more than just a vehicle; it's a safe and standardized mobile dental clinic equipped with modern tools and equipment comparable to a regular clinic, ensuring high-quality and reliable service.
Our service is provided by a team of expert dentists from our network of clinics, who have extensive experience in caring for the oral health of Social Security members. This, combined with our modern equipment, assures employees they will receive the highest quality and safest care. By bringing dentists and modern equipment directly to employees, this service helps overcome the key obstacles mentioned above and provides a valuable alternative for organizations.
Benefits for Organizations in Promoting On-Site Dental Welfare
Encouraging employees to use their Social Security dental benefits through this new approach is not just about convenience; it's a smart investment for the organization:
- Reduced Hidden Costs and Increased Efficiency: When employees don't have to take time off work for dental appointments, work efficiency increases without interruption, tangibly reducing the hidden costs associated with employee leave.
- Creation of a Caring Employer Brand: Providing accessible and health-oriented benefits demonstrates genuine care for employees' well-being, which is highly valuable in building an "Employer of Choice" brand.
- Genuine Promotion of Organizational Health: Ensuring employees receive early check-ups and treatment prevents minor oral health issues from escalating and impacting their overall health and work performance in the future.
Bringing standardized mobile dental services to the workplace is a concept that transforms Social Security benefits into superior welfare and is a key strategy for building lasting commitment and increasing employee happiness within your organization.
Interested in the AT U DENTAL BUS service? Contact us to consult and plan the service for your organization.
Phone Number: 02-096-4435
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