All articles by Louise Fordham – Page 12
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Article43% say fit notes do not aid return to work
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 ...
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ArticleTax-free childcare delayed until 2017
The launch of the government’s new tax-free childcare scheme has been delayed until 2017 following a ruling by the Supreme Court.The scheme, which was originally due to launch in autumn 2015, has been delayed as a direct result of a legal challenge brought by the Childcare Voucher Providers Association (CVPA) ...
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ArticleTowers Watson and Willis Group to merge
Global professional services provider Towers Watson and Willis Group Holdings, the risk advisory, re/insurance broking, human capital and benefits specialist, have signed a definitive merger agreement.The combined firm, which will be known as Willis Towers Watson, will have around 39,000 staff across 120 countries. It will continue to be domiciled ...
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Opinion
02. Sponsor's Comment: Support for a smooth transition
Returning to work after a long illness such as cancer may be a daunting prospect for some employees.Fear of going back to the workplace, especially after a lengthy time off, may prove difficult for some. For others, the return to work may mean a path to normality, supporting their overall ...
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OpinionClosing the digital gap
We are being bombarded by digital innovation, 365 days a year. Following a spate of ‘must-have’ apps appearing for consumers, group risk providers as a whole could still be missing one vital digital trick.Digital is everything. The internet has changed the world, and there is a world of online potential ...