Consultancy
London, UK
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Deecon Consulting is a UK-based consultancy operating across high-impact sectors.
With a human-first culture at its core, Deecon has grown rapidly, with plans to continue to expand while maintaining a focus on agility, employee wellbeing, and long-term sustainability.
93%
retention rate since launching Heka
130%
team growth
When the Head of HR & Recruitment joined Deecon, the business had minimal formal benefits in place. There was also a limited Employee Value Proposition (EVP),something they recognised as a crucial gap. Deecon’s CEO had two key priorities: attracting top talent and identifying impactful benefits that would truly resonate with the entire team.
With a small but growing team, and many employees approaching major life milestones like buying homes, starting families, or getting married, the need for a more proactive, flexible approach to health and wellbeing became clear.
“I felt that an allowance would be spent on shopping/bills/socialising, and I really wanted something where people were forced to think about their health and wellbeing on a regular basis - but not everybody wants to go to the gym! We needed a future-proof benefit to be part of our EVP, something versatile that supported our people at all stages of life and aligned with our culture.” - Maria Tooby, Head of HR and Recruitment.
Deecon explored several options on the market, including mood-tracking apps and EAPs. They were frustrated to find that most solutions identified problems but didn’t provide actionable, human-centric solutions or support.
“We’re a very human-first environment. Whilst tracking moods can show patterns, we needed something that actually helped people when they were struggling or simply needed motivation.”
Heka stood out for its flexibility and depth of offerings, ranging from fertility testing, therapy and nutritional support to pottery classes and everything in between - all available virtually, online, or for delivery.
The fact that the platform was founded from personal experience, and was UK-based gave it a relatable, responsive edge.
“The versatility of Heka really sold it to us. Knowing it was created with real experience behind it, and having UK-based support, just made it feel like the right fit. This added to our private health cover and created a cushion of support for our people. It really creates that proactive approach to health and wellbeing, encouraging our people to think about themselves, whether it is wellbeing, (mental and physical), self-development (training and coaching), or anything in between.”
Heka helped Deecon by:
Feedback from the team has been overwhelmingly positive, with employees expressing gratitude for the platform and the opportunity to prioritise health in ways that work for them.
“Heka has helped people take control of their wellbeing, whether that’s therapy, fitness, mindfulness, or something totally different. We've had people tell us they’ve taken up new wellbeing habits thanks to Heka. That kind of impact makes it all worthwhile.”
The results are impressive
Heka has been simple to manage. New joiners are added as they onboard, and loyalty-based allowance increases are applied monthly through close collaboration with the account manager.
“It’s easy to use and fits well into our workflow. We now reward loyalty by increasing allowance over time, and the monthly check-ins help keep everything aligned.”
As Deecon continues to grow, Heka remains a vital part of its people-first strategy. With plans to scale across sectors, building strong systems and a robust EVP will be central to success and Heka plays a major role in that.
“Heka helps us support our people in real, human ways. As we scale, that foundation becomes even more important.”
Deecon Consulting enhanced its approach to employee wellbeing with Heka, evolving from offering minimal wellbeing benefits to now providing their team with over 5000 health and wellbeing experiences at their fingertips.
They have a flexible, meaningful EVP that supports individuals at every life stage. With strong engagement, rising retention, and seamless implementation, Heka has proven to be a powerful partner in Deecon’s growth journey.
Discover how big an impact Heka can have on your team, today.
