All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 254

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    Mercer research: Most European organisations measure the length of employee absence

    2011-05-01T00:00:01Z

    The majority (82%) of European organisations measure the length of employee absence while 35% record the causes of absence and 27% measure the costs.The Pan-European Survey on Employer Health Benefits Issues, conducted by Mercer in 14 countries across Europe with 556 employers, found that 29% of respondents in France, 23% ...

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    CBI/Pfizer research: Workplace absences cost economy £17 billion

    2011-05-01T00:00:01Z

    Workplace absence cost UK employers £17 billion last year due to 190 million working days lost, according to new research from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Pfizer.The CBI/Pfizer Absence and Workplace Health Survey found that despite the introduction of the fit note in 2010, the rate of absence ...

  • Article

    Towry removes PMI and travel insurance from flex scheme

    2011-04-01T00:00:01Z

    Financial services firm Towry has removed private medical insurance (PMI) and travel insurance from its flexible benefits scheme.It removed PMI before its annual flex enrolment window this month after rising premiums made it no longer viable to offer through flex. Richard Higginson, head of reward at Towry, said the benefit ...

  • Analysis

    Private medical insurance in a disaster zone

    2011-04-01T00:00:01Z

    If you read nothing else, read this… International PMI typically includes inpatient and outpatient services. Many international PMI policies will include medical evacuation and repatriation services, or will offer these as additional extras. Exclusion clauses may be included for areas that the Foreign Office advises against travelling to. ...

  • Case Studies

    Case study: David Lloyd Leisure gets perks in shape

    2011-04-01T00:00:01Z

    When David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) introduced a flexible benefits plan in June 2010, it incorporated its existing voluntary benefits scheme into the new offering.The flex scheme includes a health cash plan, bikes for work, childcare vouchers, critical illness insurance, private medical insurance, a discount scheme, salary sacrifice company cars, holiday ...

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    Aviva research: Employers believe in joint responsibility with staff to help return to work

    2011-04-01T00:00:01Z

    The majority of employers (63%) believe they have a joint responsibility with employees to help staff back into the workplace after sickness absence, according to new research from Aviva UK Health.In its 360 Degree Absence Management study, which polled nearly 700 employers, Aviva found that 21% of respondents believe it ...

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    E.On switches on new flex perks and puts PMI in trust

    2011-03-01T00:00:01Z

    E.On has added new benefits to its flexible benefits plan and switched its private medical insurance to a healthcare trust.The PMI scheme, provided by Simplyhealth, is employee-funded for most staff and is also available to families.Ant Donaldson, senior specialist – employee benefits at E.On, said: “PMI has insurance premium tax ...

  • Analysis

    Healthcare cash plans can be a bargain

    2011-03-01T00:00:01Z

    If you read nothing else, read this... Low-cost health cash plans can deliver value as long as staff actually benefit from the limited cover they provide. Establishing what expenses staff are likely to claim for, and communicating the value of the cash plan, is key to achieving cost-effectiveness. Plans should ...

  • Analysis

    Thought leaders: Academic insights: Flexibility is the key to reducing absence

    2011-03-01T00:00:01Z

    Absenteeism and presenteeism both need to be tackled by employers, says Ivan RobertsonEvery employee needs to take time off sick now and again, but for the employer, lost time is a problem - sometimes a severe one. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) Annual survey report ...

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    Aviva research: Employee wellbeing is primary concern during long-term absence

    2011-03-01T00:00:01Z

    Over half of employers (61%) said their primary concern when an employee goes on long-term absence is the individual's health and wellbeing, according to Aviva UK Health’s 360 Degree Absence Management study.A further 23% were anxious about the pressure this absence would put on other employees’ workloads.Nearly half (50%) of ...

  • Analysis

    Private medical insurance for executives

    2011-02-01T00:00:01Z

    If you read nothing else, read this... Outpatient treatment limits for executive staff can be upgraded to a full refund. Some executive employees do not have to disclose medical history. Executives' families are generally included in their PMI plan. Common features of executive PMI include: diagnostic scans, cancer treatments, pregnancy ...

  • Article

    Westfield Health enhances employer-paid cash plan

    2011-02-01T00:00:01Z

    Westfield Health has enhanced the quoting system for its employer-paid health cash plans.Its Westfield Mosaic plans now offers a choice of 19 benefits and services, plus free integrated cover for dependent children on core benefits and a complementary BusinessCare benefit for employers, from £1 per employee per week.New additions to ...

  • Article

    Employee Benefits/Cigna Workplace Absence Research 2011

    2011-02-01T00:00:01Z

    Download a PDF of the Employee Benefits/Cigna Workplace Absence Research 2011.How employers manage workplace absence strategiesNearly all respondents (98%) record absence in their organisations, and the most popular ways of doing so are through an online HR or payroll self-service system - as used by 35% of respondents. A further ...

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    Health Shield adds new cover level to cash plan

    2011-01-01T00:00:01Z

    Health Shield has extended its voluntary corporate cash plan with the creation of a new entry level.Employees can now choose from six levels of cover, including the new ‘Access Level’, priced from £1.25 per week.The introduction of the new level follows a scheme review of all product offerings by Health ...

  • Case Studies

    Case study: Honda helps money go further for staff

    2010-12-01T00:00:01Z

    At Honda's factory in Swindon, staff can access benefits to help them make their money go further. The main offerings in the company's "What if..." scheme are a pension plan, which has the option of additional voluntary contributions, childcare vouchers and a cycle-to-work scheme.All employees are also offered private medical ...

  • Case Studies

    Case study: Schlumberger powers a healthier workforce

    2010-12-01T00:00:01Z

    Oil and gas firm Schlumberger has reimbursed employees’ gym membership up to a maximum of £250 a year for many years. On 1 July 2010 it rolled out Gymflex, provided by Incorpore, making 2,500 health clubs across the UK and Ireland available to the 3,000 staff who are eligible for ...

  • Article

    Aston Martin and Eaga Partnership to provide health cash plans

    2010-12-01T00:00:01Z

    Aston Martin and Eaga Partnership have signed up with Health Shield to provide health cash plans to employees.The schemes will provide nearly 1,000 Aston Martin employees and 4,500 Eaga Partnership employees with cover for everyday healthcare treatment such as dental, optical physiotherapy and complementary therapies.Philip Wood, executive director of sales ...

  • Analysis

    Humberside Police arrests sickness absence and tackles budget cuts

    2010-12-01T00:00:01Z

    An effective sickness absence management strategy is helping Humberside Police to cope with budget cuts, says Jennifer PatersonWith the government’s budget axe coming down on the public sector, benefits will be under strict review over the next year. The biggest challenge for Humberside Police is to come to grips with ...

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    GMG Radio to provide healthcare cash plans

    2010-11-01T00:00:01Z

    GMG Radio has signed a contract with Medicash to provide employees with healthcare cash plans.The cash plans will give the 400 GMG Radio employees a range of benefits, including dental and optical care, as well as access to complementary therapies and discounted gym membership.The national radio business, which encompasses the ...

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    Mozolowski and Murray extends health cash plan cover

    2010-11-01T00:00:01Z

    Conservatory designer Mozolowski and Murray has extended the coverage of its employer-funded health cash plans for staff.The firm, which introduced cash plans for staff two years ago, has upgraded its offering to include larger cash payments for medical treatments and a greater range of procedures.From last month, employees have access ...