Over a quarter of employers (27%) plan to signpost absent employees towards Fit for Work (FfW) in the absence of GP referrals.
Punter Southall Health & Protection has launched a 24/7 GP facility for employers in a bid to tackle the growing issue of access to GP services.
Omnilife Insurance Company Ltd has been now been approved by adviser network Tenet to be featured on its Group Life Panel.
Nearly a third of employers have reported an increase in people coming to work while they are ill.
Ellipse is to launch a new workplace absence and disability insurance product in mid-October specifically for companies with up to 300 employees.
Denplan will be running a national TV advertising campaign throughout October connecting the importance of good oral health, visiting a dentist and the "selfie" phenomenon.
Willis Employee Benefits has completed its purchase of PMI Health Group.
Over three-quarters (79%) of management have reported an increase in the number of male employees citing stress and anxiety as reasons for absence, according to research by Health Assured.
Aviva has launched a new group protection proposition offering policy holders and members a full suite of workplace products and services following its merger with Friends Life.
Jelf Employee Benefits has launched a wearable technology pilot scheme for 60 colleagues, with plans to roll out the scheme more widely across the employee benefits business soon.