Wellbeing

Until recently most of us have looked at life as being divided into three distinct phases: education, work and retirement. Today, we are living longer, and often healthier lives, with the likelihood...

Poor health costs the UK economy £138 billion a year, mostly in the form of absenteeism and decreased productivity with an average of 49.7 days lost, according to Vitality. Workers in the...

For the past 19 years we’ve been reporting on women’s financial resilience in our industry-leading Women and Retirement Report. Over that time, we’ve highlighted the gender pension gap and how much worse...

  SPONSORED CONTENT As we head into the new year, now’s a great time for members to approach their finances with a fresh perspective. Here’s how your clients can help boost members’...

Aon will partner with companiions — an employe benefit  company that provides in-person childcare and help with eldercare, often at short notice.  This will be available on its flexible benefits platform and...

Almost of fifth of UK adults has a long-term musculoskeletal (MSK) condition according to the latest ONS data.  These government figures show the number of people experiencing these problems is increasing: from...

Employee benefits provider Unum UK has enhanced its carer’s leave  by giving all staff with caring responsibilities up to 5 days paid leave a year. This will be available to Unum’s 850 plus...

Those aged between 50 and 64 are more likely to be absent from work due to ill health than younger age groups.  The Office of National Statistics’ sickness absence data — covering...

Wellness trends, employee health needs and competitor pressures can make an organisation’s wellbeing programme look seriously out of shape. To ensure it keeps packing a punch, workplace wellbeing must be an ongoing...

One in 10 employees using virtual GPs and mental health apps are making appointments for dependents under 18 years of age. Data from Legal & General and Teladoc shows the demand for...