Productivity and the cost of poor mental health
Poor mental health cost UK employers a staggering £56 billion in 2020/21 according to Deloitte. And, with this representing a 25 per cent increase on its 2019 figures, there’s an urgent need...
Wellbeing
Call to prioritise women’s health ahead of new legislation: Howden
Howden is encouraging companies to put women's health and wellbeing first, on International Women's Day, in light of upcoming family-focused legislation in April. According to Howden, workplace gender gaps have continued despite advancements towards gender...
Chancellor ignores calls to reform corporate healthcare
The benefits industry had little to cheer about from yesterday’s Budget, with the Chancellor ignoring calls to reduce the taxation of corporate healthcare and wellbeing policies. There was no change to current...
Musculoskeletal care costs triple: Maxis
Spending on musculoskeletal care across industries nearly tripled from $26 million to $95 million between 2018 and 2022 in 12 out of 13 sectors studied, according to the latest findings from Maxis...
Gail Izat: 3 tips to support women’s financial wellbeing and help close the gender pension gap
The high cost of living continues to bite Britain’s pension savers. But for women especially, it appears to be having an even bigger impact on their financial futures. This is one...
Financial concerns fuelling presenteeism in workplace
More than two out of three employees (68 per cent) have worked while feeling ill or unwell over the past two years according to the latest research from Canada Life. The group...
Nine out of 10 employers boost staff benefits in response to cost-of-living crisis
More than nine out of 10 employers have increased, or plan to increase, the support offered to employees as a direct result of the cost-of-living crisis. This research, by Towergate Health &...
Round table: Personal, digital, ethical
The pensions industry has some time to go before it catches up with TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. Big data and AI are already starting to transform the way providers, advisers and employers...
Round table: Harnessing digital to move money mindset
People across society are facing increased financial wellbeing challenges. But the challenges different individuals face and the solutions to their problems vary considerably. A segmented and personalised approach to employee communications, engagement...
Dawn Anderson: How effective financial wellbeing programmes support employees
How important are finances to an individual’s overall wellbeing? Financial wellbeing is a critical part of an individual’s wellbeing. If people are anxious or stressed about money this is likely to have...
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