New figures have highlighted the important role of life insurance in helping families cope financially in the event of a loved one’s death, as the protection industry witnesses an uptick in claims driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Workers want employee benefits that better support their wellbeing, yet a significant proportion of organisations are failing to offer the right mix, particularly when it comes to women’s health. These are two of the main findings from two separate pieces of recent research.
Most organisations realise that employee mental health should be at the top of their agendas. But many firms have yet to act on their policy commitments. It’s an area where offering the right employee benefits can really make a difference.
Employees need customised support which is tailored to their individual needs and circumstances. That’s one of the main findings to come out of two separate pieces of recent research. For organisations, this reality should act as a wake up call to review the group risk benefits they offer.
UK working adults value their health over their careers, according to new research, a reality that should highlight to organisations the potential of Private Medical Insurance (PMI). However, not all employee benefits packages are equal and some are far too inflexible, according to one nursing support services provider.
The Group Risk industry paid out over £2 billion during 2021, a significant increase over 2020 and testimony to the level of help it provides, research shows. Yet many employers are missing out on better deals on the employee benefits they offer as they are simply not taking the time to regularly review them.
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Poor financial wellbeing at work is costing UK businesses billions of pounds every year, yet half of companies do not currently offer extra financial support to their staff. By not providing such support through employee benefits and value-add services like Employee Assistance Programmes, organisations are literally leaving money on the table.
As NHS waiting lists continue to lengthen, more and more people are exploring how private healthcare can complement our treasured health service. But if you’ve never had private healthcare before, figuring out what’s what can be a little daunting.
In this short guide we explain how private healthcare works, so that you can make an informed and confident decision.
What flexible employee benefits do your staff really want? It might seem like a simple question, but research reveals that a significant proportion of employees do not know what benefits are on offer. If that’s the case, how can they assess which ones are right for them?