All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 235

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    26 per cent take time off because of stress

    2015-11-02T13:01:07Z

    More than a quarter (26%) of respondents take time off work due to stress, according to research by job listings website CV Library.Its survey of 1,100 employees also found that 61% of respondents feel strain in their place of work.The research also found: 25% of respondents do not know how ...

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    Early intervention reduces absence length by 17 per cent

    2015-10-28T12:31:31Z

    Early intervention services can reduce the length of long-term sickness absences by 17%, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum.Its Benefits of early intervention report, which is based on estimations of the annual cost of long-term sickness absence to ...

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    Opinion

    Lovewell's Logic: Why is illness still a taboo?

    2015-10-23T05:00:00Z

    Two pieces of research out this week, however, made for worrying reading. First, a survey by National Accident Helpline found that 89% of respondents go into work when they are unwell. The main reasons for doing so ranged from money worries to pressure from bosses and colleagues.A further survey by ...

  • Article

    Health cash plans

    2015-10-20T08:25:08Z

    The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to health cash plans.

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    Healthcare and wellbeing

    2015-10-19T12:54:07Z

    The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to healthcare and wellbeing, covering areas such as corporate gym membership; support/counselling services; health insurance benefits; occupational health; wellbeing benefits; mental wellbeing; and health cash plans.

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    Case Studies

    Wellbeing at Reed Business Information is led from the top

    2015-10-13T04:55:00Z

    Reed Business Information’s (RBI) Living Well programme is designed to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of its 2,000 employees.It encompasses physical fitness, healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, and giving back through a strong charity agenda. The programme is led by global marketing director, Lawrence Mitchell.“As an ambitious [organisation] focused on ...

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    Engine Group raises awareness via benefits fairs

    2015-09-29T09:51:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Engine Group held a selection of employee benefits fairs earlier this month to coincide with its annual flexible benefits window.The largest of the fairs took place on 3 September at the marketing and advertising organisation’s Great Portland Street office, London, in an effort to raise awareness of the benefits ...

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    Analysis

    Taking care of international employees

    2015-09-28T13:32:00Z

    Staff who are relocated overseas have special requirements, such as access to healthcare for both existing and new conditions. David Healy explains how insurers are supporting this important group of employees.Even with a supportive employer relocation package, moving abroad to work can sometimes be daunting for employees. Healthcare is always ...

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    Analysis

    What are the latest trends in occupational health?

    2015-09-23T00:00:00Z

    If you read nothing else read this…Employers are working with occupational health to meet legal working requirements.Occupational health services can help an employee manage sickness absence and mitigate health risks.Technology is being increasingly used for management referrals and remote consultations.There are generally three types of occupational health model: outsourced remote ...

  • BNP Paribas
    Case Studies

    BNP Paribas aligns multiple benefits schemes to achieve business vision

    2015-09-08T05:00:00Z

    This challenge involved the alignment of benefits provision across seven core businesses to just one scheme in order to achieve the organisation’s vision. Ian Mackenzie, head of pension and benefits, explains that with seven businesses in the UK operating in different markets, each one has its own individual business challenges. ...

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    Article

    Lend Lease launches wellbeing days

    2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Employee Benefits Live 2015: Lend Lease has introduced paid ‘wellbeing days’ for staff to use to rest and recuperate, so they can return to work and perform at their optimum level.The scheme has been launched on a trust basis, with staff expected to take one wellbeing day per quarter throughout ...

  • Analysis

    23, 24: How can employers treat musculoskeletal disorders cost-effectively?

    2015-09-01T00:00:00Z

    If you read nothing else, read this…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and back pain are among the main causes of short- and long-term absences in the UK.Ergonomic assessments and physiotherapy services can help identify and treat MSDs.Physical activities, such as walking clubs and yoga classes, can help prevent the onset of MSDs.While ...

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    Article

    Parexel accredited for cancer support

    2015-08-14T10:47:00Z

    Biopharmaceutical firm Parexel, which employs 18,660 staff, has been recognised for the support it provides to staff and their families in detecting cancer and supporting those coping with the disease.Parexel has been accredited as a CEO Gold Standard employer by the US-based CEO Roundtable on Cancer, a non-profit organisation that ...

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    Article

    Balfour Beatty moves staff eyecare online

    2015-08-12T11:13:00Z

    Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has moved its employee eyecare benefits online with the introduction of e-vouchers. Over 1,000 employees have access to these vouchers, provided by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which cover safety eyewear, sight tests, driver eyecare and DSE eyecare.The vouchers can be purchased and distributed electronically via the new ...

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    Article

    Unum acquires National Dental Plan

    2015-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Financial protection firm Unum has announced the acquisition of National Dental Plan (NDP) from Capita plc in a deal worth £31.7 million.The acquisition of the dental insurance provider, which remains subject to regulatory approval, will widen Unum’s portfolio of employee benefits.The deal will help both Unum and NDP to expand ...

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    Article

    Employer-paid PMI policies decline by 14,000

    2015-08-01T00:00:00Z

    There were 3.94 million private medical insurance (PMI) policies at the start of 2015, compared to 3.97 million a year earlier, according to a study by market intelligence firm LaingBuisson.Its Health cover UK market report also found that employer-paid PMI policies fell by around 14,000 over 2014.The research also found:The ...

  • Hertfordshire County Council
    Article

    Hertfordshire County Council introduces health screening

    2015-07-30T10:39:00Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Hertfordshire County Council has introduced salary sacrifice health screening for its 8,500 employees.The scheme was launched in June 2015 and is available through the council’s current reward package, Herts Rewards.Offered as a voluntary employee benefit through Bluecrest Wellness, the health screening will enable employees to access a range of ...

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    Article

    Axa gains approval for Simplyhealth acquisition

    2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

    The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has granted approval for Axa UK’s acquisition of Simplyhealth’s private medical insurance (PMI) business.The transaction, which was first announced in May 2015, is aimed at strengthening Axa’s presence in the UK healthcare market.Following the sale of its PMI business, Simplyhealth will continue to ...

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    Article

    Insurance premium tax to rise to 9.5%

    2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Summer Budget 2015: The insurance premium tax rate will rise from 6% to 9.5%. The increase, which was revealed by Chancellor George Osborne in his Budget announcement yesterday (8 July), will come into force in November 2015.Osborne said: “Britain’s insurance premium tax is well below tax rates in many other ...

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    Article

    43% say fit notes do not aid return to work

    2015-07-01T00:00:00Z

    Almost half (43%) of respondents believe that the government’s fit note is not helping staff to return to work, according to research by manufacturers’ organisation EEF and Jelf Employee Benefits.The study, which surveyed 345 employers, also found that less than a quarter (22%) of respondents think that the fit note ...