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Smart Employee Purchase Program
Smart Employee Purchase Program
“Make Owning a Mac, iPad, or iPhone Effortless for Your Employees”
Attract, reward, and retain top talent by enabling your people to own Apple devices through convenient salary deductions—at prices and with service they can’t get on their own.
Business Snapshot
- Leading enterprises worldwide use employee purchase programs (EPPs) to stand out as employers of choice.
- Over 300 Apple devices are typically deployed per participating company, boosting satisfaction and productivity.
- Employees value the ease, service, and savings of purchasing directly through their employer.
“Companies offering Apple EPPs see higher engagement, improved tech satisfaction, and an edge in talent acquisition.”
Top 3 Challenges
1. Differentiating Your Employer Brand
In a competitive market, premium device programs are a proven lever for hiring and retention.
2. Simplifying Device Ownership for Employees
Many staff want Apple devices but hesitate due to up-front cost, service concerns, or lack of support.
3. Minimizing HR and Finance Overhead
Traditional schemes are paperwork-heavy; Smart EPP offers seamless administration with clear cost and tax visibility.
Solution Overview – Smart Employee Purchase Program
- What it is: A fully managed program enabling eligible employees to acquire the latest Mac, iPad, or iPhone through their company, with cost spread over salary deductions.
- Who it’s for: Large and global organizations seeking to boost their EVP, simplify benefits, and provide real value to staff.
- Key Value for Employees:
– Access to the latest Apple devices at special rates
– Easy payroll deductions (no lump sum required).
– Hassle-free experience with bundled service/support.
– Personalized setup, training, and after-sales care.
- Key Value for Companies:
– Strengthens talent attraction/retention with a high-aspiration benefit.
– Easy administration for HR and finance teams.
– Potential GST input/tax benefits.
– Proven adoption by leading Indian and multinational firms.
How It Works
Program Design & Onboarding
Work with iPlanet to set eligibility, rollout, and communications plan for your company.
Enrollment & Device Selection
Employees choose their preferred Apple device via a secure portal or company process.
Salary Deduction & Delivery
Costs are split over convenient payroll deductions; devices are delivered and set up for each user.
Support & Upgrade Options
iPlanet provides ongoing support, service, and device upgrade paths.
Outcomes & Metrics
- Higher Employee Satisfaction: Participants consistently rate device benefit programs among the top 3 workplace perks.
- Faster, Easier Administration: Payroll and finance teams save hours with automated, transparent workflows.
- Competitive Employer Branding:EPP participants report improved hiring and retention outcomes.
7. Proof Point
“After launching the Smart Employee Purchase Program, we saw a marked increase in employee satisfaction scores and a surge in applications for tech and creative roles. Our teams now use the best tools, with zero admin headaches.”
— HR Lead, Global Consulting Firm
WHY APPLE & iPlanet
Why Apple?
- Globally trusted for product quality, user experience, and security.
- Devices that employees want, with the performance and reliability businesses need.
Why iPlanet?
- India’s leading Apple partner for large-scale EPP deployments.
- Handles end-to-end rollout, ongoing support, and upgrade options—nationwide.
- Experience with global and Indian firms across IT, consulting, and services.
Together, Apple and iPlanet help your company deliver a premium employee experience that stands out in any market.
Resources & Next Steps
- Download: “Smart Employee Purchase Program Guide”
- Book a Consultation for Your HR/Finance Team
FAQs
Eligibility is defined by your organization and typically covers all permanent employees.
The program covers Mac, iPhone, iPad, and accessories—ask for a full list of eligible models.
Device cost is split across monthly payroll deductions, with clear breakdown and no hidden fees.
Device ownership and final settlement terms are agreed in advance—options include payout or device return.
Yes, iPlanet provides bundled support and service for all program devices.
There may be GST input/tax advantages—iPlanet can guide your finance team on specifics for your business.
