All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 2
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ArticleAverage medical trend cost rate forecast to drop to 12%
The average medical trend cost rate for 2026 has been forecast to decline to 12%, down from 17% in 2025, according to research by Aon.
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AnalysisNicola Marshall: How do you raise awareness of stress-related support in the workplace?
Welcome Break recognises that spotting the early signs of stress is key.
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AnalysisDebbie Waddington: How do you raise awareness of stress-related support in the workplace?
An open approach to mental health is central to Keepmoat’s culture.
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ArticleExclusive: 47% of HR directors say mental health conditions are main reason for long-term sick leave
Nearly half (47%) of HR directors said mental health conditions are one of the main reasons why employees take long-term sick leave, according to research from MetLife UK.
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AnalysisHighlighting the value-added benefits of group risk products
Employee benefits such as group life cover, income protection, and critical illness cover have evolved into holistic wellbeing tools, offering far more than financial reassurance.
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Case StudiesPartech’s group risk package provides valuable added benefits
Partech’s value-added benefits form an integral part of its overall benefits package.
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Article57% of employers do not offer any domestic abuse support for staff
Employee Benefits poll: More than half (57%) of employers said they do not offer any domestic abuse support for staff, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisBuilding the business case for wellbeing
Prioritising wellbeing is worthwhile for those wanting to boost productivity and profit. So, how can employers build the business case for wellbeing in the workplace?
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Case StudiesCadent Gas uses data to inform wellbeing strategy
Gas distribution network Cadent Gas takes a data and risk-based approach to employee wellbeing.
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Case StudiesWestcon-Comstor roots wellbeing strategy within overall people initiatives
Westcon-Comstor’s wellbeing strategy forms a key part of its people strategy, which has an ongoing focus on inclusion.
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ArticleNatural Resources Wales launches heating benefit scheme for staff
Natural Resources Wales has launched a home-heating benefit scheme for its employees.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Connaught Care Collection ensures benefits support all areas of employees’ lives
Connaught Care Collection’s total reward approach sees its benefits package closely weaved into talent attraction and its employee experience.
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Connaught Care Collection
The benefits on offer at Connaught Care Collection include unlimited holiday for some job grades.
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ArticleAdvert for seven-day working week goes viral
An advert for a founding engineer role at AI advertisement firm Icon specified requirements such as a seven-day working week.
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AnalysisHow can employers align practices with employees’ expectations around work-life balance?
Offering work-life balance improves attraction and retention rates, and makes employees happier, more productive and less likely to take time off sick.
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ArticleZuto receives psychological health and safety in the workplace certification
Fintech Zuto has achieved ISO 45003 certification for psychological health and safety in the workplace.
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Article26% of employees believe their employer is responsible for their wellbeing
More than a quarter (26%) of UK employees believe their employer is responsible for their wellbeing, according to research by benefits provider Reward Gateway.
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ArticleJob advert includes unusual fitness requirement
Within the recruiting hell subreddit on social media website Reddit, a job advert was shared that has raised some eyebrows with its unusual requirement.
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid gets her teeth into dental benefits
Candid explores options for dental benefits after complaints from senior leaders.
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ArticlePoll: Do you offer any domestic abuse support for staff?
Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue.