Health & Wellbeing

Wellness is increasingly becoming one of the key discussion points in the benefits market. That said, much of what intermediaries are deploying is in-person or paper-based solutions. I believe what is needed...

Just one in five employers have met new standards on mental health, set out in a key government review. In October 2017 the Stevenson/Farmer report recommended six core standards to improve workplace...

At a time of low unemployment, high turnover, skills shortages and largely stagnant pay, employers are challenged to make much more of what they have, particularly with regards to benefits – a huge area of spend for...

Aon is urging employers to take a more targeted approach to improving employee wellbeing, in order to secure the best outcomes. In a newly published report, Aon says in recent years there...

Unum is offering a range of medical support services to group income protection policyholders through its new ‘Help@Hand’ app.  This service will be available at no addition cost, and will offer employees...

Smarterly is looking to raise more than £2 million from existing investors via a second crowdfunding campaign.  Smarterly - which offers a workplace savings and investment platform - says these funds will...

Vitality is rolling out a new blood testing service, allowing members to get these diagnostic tests at home or in the workplace.  This option is offered via Vitality GP, the health insurer’s...

Figures from Unum show more employees than ever are seeking support for mental health conditions, with this being the condition most people sought help with under its return to work scheme last...

Baby-boomers are far less likely to see financial wellbeing as a priority in the workplace, according to new research.  As a result the age of company decision-makers can have a significant impact on...

The number of searches for mental health related terms has increased dramatically over the past four years, according to new analysis from RedArc.  The assistance service says this shows there is an...