I get asked all the time: “What is GIFTA Benefits?” And honestly, it’s not something I can explain in just one sentence. So I sat down with our sponsor and GIFTA Benefits Co-Founder, Dion Bastian, to let him explain it in full.
Dion shares his journey from engineering in the mines to co-founding one of Australia’s leading rewards and benefits platforms. Along the way, he discovered what many of us already know, admin professionals are the real power players when it comes to workplace culture, loyalty, and wellbeing.
🎧 In this episode, we discuss:
Dion’s pivot from mining to tech, and how it sparked the idea for GIFTA Benefits
Why admin professionals are key decision-makers (and who opened Dion’s eyes to this!)
What sets GIFTA Benefits apart from traditional perks platforms
How companies are using GIFTA to drive engagement, morale, and retention
The power of meaningful recognition, from wellbeing rewards to “the gift of time”
Emerging trends in employee benefits, including green rewards and experience-based perks
How admins can easily champion and customise GIFTA Benefits in their own workplaces
✨ You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of what GIFTA Benefits is all about, why they’re so passionate about recognising admin professionals, and why we love working with the GIFTA team!
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🔗 Learn more: https://www.giftabenefits.com
💼 Connect with Dion Bastian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-bastian-571011a4/
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