Wellbeing & Mental Health

Safeguarding basic benefits such as medical insurance and pensions has created a better sense of security among Ikea's workers in the pandemic. This is according to Ulrika Biesèrt, global people and culture...

Improving employee wellbeing has a direct link to how firms perform, according to a survey from global professional services firm Aon. The research, conducted in partnership with IPSOS, reveals improvements to employee...

Almost two thirds of firms offer employees some kind of insurance protection benefit, according to the latest CIPD/Simplyhealth Health and Wellbeing at Work survey report. The report shows 64% of firms offer...

Global data science and digital health company Holmusk has bought UK-based mental health predictive analytics provider Otsuka Health Solutions (OHS). Holmusk says the acquisition from Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe will deepen its footprint...

International employee benefits network Maxis Global Benefits Network has launched interactive health and wellness reporting tools for its multinational clients. The firm has launched two  interactive dashboards – the OneWorld Visual, the...

Employers have been urged to resist 'over medicalising' normal human reactions to the pandemic. The warning comes from Christine Husbands, managing director of nurse-led wellbeing support service RedArc. Husbands told Health &...

Hoyland Common Academy Trust (HCAT) has appointed Lifetime Financial to provide financial education and guidance to its 560 employees at five schools across South Yorkshire. The new initiative aims to help the...

Aviva has paid more than £1bn to its individual protection customers in a year in which the pandemic had a mixed impact on new mental health income protection claims. The insurer revealed...

Employers need to reassess their benefits provision to successfully tackle long Covid, Towergate has warned. The health and wellbeing intermediary warns long Covid could have a big impact for employers for many...

The Association of British Insurers' new online mental health training platform will ensure customers who disclose a mental health condition are treated consistently across the industry, according to director of policy for...