All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 255

  • 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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

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    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 ...

  • Case Studies

    Case study: Oscar Mayer employees join the voluntary benefits club

    2010-11-01T00:00:01Z

    Food production company Oscar Mayer launched an employee benefits club in 2000 to give all staff the opportunity to take up voluntary benefits.†The club was initiated by company owner and chairman John Bigwood because, like most similar organisations at that time, benefits were provided for its managing directors and senior ...

  • Analysis

    Health and wellbeing: Engaging sick employees with return to work objective

    2010-10-01T00:00:01Z

    If your read nothing else, read this…When dealing with staff suffering from conditions that can potentially led to long-term illness, early intervention, which ideally makes use of occupational health services, is crucial.A good relationship between employee and line manager is key, with the focus on what can be done ‘with’ ...

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    Chess Telecom switches health cash plan providers

    2010-10-01T00:00:01Z

    Chess Telecom has switched health cash plan providers for its 100 employees.The new deal means staff at the Cheshire based company will now have access to discounted gym membership, onsite health screening and telephone and face-to-face counseling, through the Medicash-provided plan.The cash plan complements the range of health and wellbeing ...

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    Employee Benefits Live 2010: KPMG rolls out new absence management policy

    2010-10-01T00:00:01Z

    KPMG is to roll out a new absence management policy and guidance document on 1 October, following a comprehensive review into sickness absence at the professional services firm.Speaking in the health and wellbeing session Helping line managers effectively deal with wellbeing issues at Employee Benefits Live on 29 September, Fiona ...

  • Analysis

    Maternity cover under international private medical insurance

    2010-09-01T00:00:01Z

    If you read nothing else, read thisMost international private medical insurance (PMI) plans include maternity cover.Typical offerings in maternity cover include scans, pre-natal and immediate post-natal check-ups, and childbirth.Maternity cover is offered in low-, middle- or high-level packages that cover from £5,000 to £10,000 of the standard costs.Having a baby ...

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    Buyer's guide to private medical insurance

    2010-09-01T00:00:01Z

    Focus on factsWhat is private medical insurance (PMI)?PMI provides cover for individuals if they become unwell or suffer an injury. The patient will be referred by their doctor to a private consultant, who will arrange treatment or surgery. PMI is usually offered to staff as a benefit to ensure they ...

  • Article

    Friends Provident launches absence tracking system

    2010-09-01T00:00:01Z

    Friends Provident has launched a new absence tracking system that aims to help employers monitor absence trends and calculate the cost of employee absence.The system evaluates absence by department, reason and days of the week, and includes a cost of absence calculator.It can work alongside an employer’s existing absence management ...