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Cancer, musculoskeletal (MSK) problems, and mental health concerns were the three conditions most referred to RedArc in 2022. The support organisation's patient data shows that cancer and musculoskeletal issues were up by...

Peppy has secured $45m in funding for expansion in the US. The firm said the funding will enable it to reach millions of additional employees in an array of different industries including...

Mattioli Woods has seen revenue climb 10% on the first six months of the year driven by a "strong" performance from its employee benefits business, according to a trading update from the...

Advisers have backed government plans for tax breaks for firms that provide occupational health benefits to their staff as a "long overdue" means of reducing pressure on the NHS. They suggested the...

Just 5% of executive incentive plans include measures of employee wellbeing while only 3% target workforce inclusion and diversity training, according to a report from WTW. As inclusion of ESG metrics increased,...

The pandemic has left its mark on the country in the form of unprecedented wait times for NHS treatment or to see the family doctor. It has also created a revolution in...

Almost all employers surveyed by intermediary Partners& think the financial difficulties currently being experienced by their employees will increase in 2023. The survey of 169 senior HR, finance, and C-suite professionals found...

Sixteen organisations across England are to receive a share of £1.97m from the government to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. The organisations include Ashiana Community Project, Best Beginnings,...

The insurance sector appears to be ahead of the game when it comes to new government legislation meaning workers can request flexible working from their first day at work. Under the changes...

Wearable technology sending reports to insurers and doctors and personalised care based on genetic tests are the future of healthcare, according to Bupa. Iain McMillan, director of distribution at the insurer, also...