All Healthcare and wellbeing articles
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AnalysisJane Dennis: How can employers support staff wellbeing through the festive season?
Oakland takes a comprehensive approach to supporting employee wellbeing during the festive season and winter months.
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AnalysisKate Morris-Bates: How can employers support staff wellbeing through the festive season?
Harworth Group’s support for employee wellbeing extends beyond the festive season through year-round benefits.
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ArticleGovernment sets out statutory maternity, paternity and sick pay changes for 2026
The government has published the proposed 2026–27 rates for statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and sick pay.
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ArticleBidvest Noonan introduces domestic violence policy and support framework
Facilities management services firm Bidvest Noonan has implemented a new domestic violence policy and support framework for its 27,000 UK and Ireland employees.
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AnalysisWhat are the key trends in healthcare benefits around the globe?
Healthcare benefits require local adaptation, with employers needing to consider state provision, cultural attitudes and regional health risks.
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Case StudiesPareto Group navigates global employee health benefits expansion challenges
Multinational facilities management firm Pareto Group faced significant challenges rolling out health benefits to employees across six countries.
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Article47% say mental health conditions are one of main reasons for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said that mental health conditions, such as stress, depression, and anxiety, are one of the main reasons for long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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ArticleFormer ward manager appeals unfair dismissal and disability discrimination
An employment appeal tribunal has found that a former ward manager at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust was right to appeal an unfair dismissal following a disciplinary investigation.
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ArticleUK has worst sick pay in Europe
The UK has been found to have the worst sick pay in Europe, according to research by Moorepay.
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ArticleA quarter of UK workplaces cite stress as one of top causes of short-term absence
A quarter (26%) of UK workplaces have cited stress as one of the top causes of short-term absences, according to research by Simplyhealth and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
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Case StudiesPodcast: Swim England creates inclusive benefits package to suit workforce needs
Tracy Lowe Sheppard, head of people at Swim England, explains how employers can develop benefits packages that cater to diverse workforce needs, with particular focus on menopause support and flexible provision to attract and retain talent.
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ArticleGovernment launches men’s health strategy
The government has launched a men’s health strategy across England to tackle physical and mental health challenges, and reduce inequalities.
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ArticleTribunal rules Amazon worker was not unfairly dismissed in health policy dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former Amazon UK worker was not unfairly dismissed following a dispute around absence management policies.
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Article67% of employers invest in preventative healthcare to mitigate impact of rising costs
More than two thirds (67%) of employers are investing in preventative healthcare to tackle soaring medical inflation, according to research by Howden Employee Benefits.
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ArticleNHS Charities Together and NHS England to invest £2.4 million in wellbeing support for staff
NHS Charities Together and NHS England have committed to invest £2.4 million as part of a programme to boost mental and physical wellbeing support for NHS staff.
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ArticleUK SMEs lose £29 billion annually to sickness
UK small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lose £29 billion annually due to sickness-related productivity drops, according to research by Unum UK.
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ArticleGlobal health insurance costs projected to rise by 10.3% in 2026
Global health insurance costs have been found to be projected to rise by 10.3% next year, as healthcare inflation continues to increase, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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Article25% of staff say private medical insurance is benefit they most want in reward package
A quarter (25%) of UK employees said private medical insurance is the single most important benefit they want from their reward packages, yet only four in 10 employers offer this, according to research by Epassi UK.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Is the Mayfield Review the answer to transforming workplace health?
The Keep Britain Working Review into workplace health provision has recognised the unique position employers are in to support a preventative approach to ill-health.
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ArticleGovernment to join forces with employers to tackle ill-health
The government has announced that it will join forces with employers to tackle ill-health and keep Britain working.