Wellbeing & Mental Health
Would Labour mandating group PMI solve UK plc productivity crisis? – analysis
Group private medical insurance (PMI) premiums are rising at such a level that some employers are considering ending cover entirely. But these companies are in a very small minority as the vast...
Read moreLabour’s right to switch off will boost worker wellbeing, says BHSF boss
Labour's right to switch off will boost worker wellbeing and productivity, according to the interim CEO of not-for-profit health and wellbeing provider BHSF. The right to switch off is the concept that...
Read moreTwo-thirds of neurodiverse workers feel they lack proper support – Zest
Two-thirds (64%) of neurodiverse employees in the UK feel their workplaces lack sufficient support, putting businesses at risk of employee alienation. Opinium surveyed 2,000 people for Zest's Unlocking the potential of neurodiversity...
Read morePrioritising talking therapies cuts in-patient mental health claims 69% – Vitality
Vitality has seen a 179% increase in member use of talking therapies since 2019 which it believes has helped to cut in-patient mental health claims significantly. The insurer said during the same...
Read moreNHS crisis driving greater responsibility for employee health – Simplyhealth
The majority of businesses now feel more responsible for staff health due to the ongoing NHS funding crisis and lengthening waiting lists, according to a Simplyhealth survey. Overall 70% of businesses said...
Read moreNot asking gay men to join five-a-side teams remains disturbing – Luke McKeown, Royal London
Luke McKeown, senior product governance consultant at Royal London, speaks to Health & Protection about remaining continued bias perceptions, genuine change taking hold in tackling unconscious bias and why the sector needs...
Read moreMajority of UK workers struggle to meet basic living costs – WTW
The majority of UK workers are struggling to meet basic living costs which is fuelling a sharp decline in financial confidence and wellbeing. The WTW 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey found 89%...
Read moreSwiss Life to offer Dialogue’s health and wellbeing platform
Swiss Life will offer its clients access to Dialogue’s health and wellbeing platform. The move is an extension of the existing working relationship between the two firms. Swiss Life Global Solutions said...
Read moreThree in four Brits work while unwell – Bluecrest
More than three quarters of adults across Britain have worked while unwell, according to research from health assessment specialist Bluecrest Wellness. The survey of 1,437 adults in employment, conducted by Find Out...
Read moreStory sharing and leading by example key for mental health, say global employers
Sharing stories of vulnerability and leading by example are key ways that global firms are supporting the mental health of their line managers and wider workforces. This is according to senior benefits...
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