Doug Wright: Watching over the wellbeing watchers
Who watches over the watchers? It’s an age-old question that’s usually asked in the context of policing those who have power over others. But I’d suggest it has a fresh relevance to...
Wellbeing
One in five employers do not provide ill-health prevention support to staff
21 per cent of employers are not supporting the prevention of ill-health in their employees by providing available assistance such as early intervention support, according to research by Grid. According to the...
Cover beyond group risk
It’s not just demand for group risk products that has been benefiting from a Covid-related increased awareness of mortality and morbidity risks. Other health-related products that employee benefit consultants often overlook have...
CA Master Trust Conference: Savers losing out on £700m by taking tax-free cash early
Each year pension savers are losing an estimated £700m by taking tax free cash too early, according to the latest research from LGIM. This is 300 times more a year than the...
Healix partners with Zurich
Healthcare trust provider Healix has partnered with Zurich UK to offer a flexible healthcare plan for its corporate clients. This plan will be available through brokers and intermediaries as well as directly...
Life insurers digitalise distribution channels post Covid
Life insurers have increasingly digitalised distribution channels in a bid to deliver convenience for customers and extend reach and advice options, according to a new industry-wide survey. The report from Cap Gemini,...
John Deegan profile: Benefits for a force for change
As a global player in the health and benefits industry, Mercer Marsh Benefits has had a frontline view of the impact the Covid pandemic has had on businesses across the world — and...
Niamh McLaughlin: A low-cost high-return benefit
Many smaller businesses have had an extremely tough 18 months, with revenues hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Why should they be prioritising employees benefits now? Looking after your staff is essential if...
WorkLife partners with Futura
Employe benefits platform WorkLike by OpenMoney has partnered with Aberdeen-based financial planning firm Futura. This will see Futura will offer its corporate clients access to the suite of benefits available on WorkLife’s...
Steve Bee: How the Covid recovery is changing the approach to recruitment and retention
The end of the furlough scheme in September will be a watershed moment for the UK’s smaller businesses. For those facing continued income losses as a result of the pandemic, the ability...
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