Employee Benefits

The government's work and wellbeing agenda is ‘under major threat' as the ‘Fit Note' is failing to deliver on getting people back to work while long-term absence rates have increased; a study has warned.

Minister for Pensions Steve Webb has launched a new action plan to help older workers stay in the workplace.

Employees who have died with outstanding holiday allowance should be paid this after their death, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rules.

Six out of ten women return to work early from sickness or injury because they are worried it might impact on their job prospects research finds.

Employee assistance programmes (EAPs) can play a powerful role in helping employees cope with stress, improving the ability to work and supporting relationships with management, according to Capita Health and Wellbeing.

Holloway Friendly has launched a new business insurance subsidiary, Optimal, to provide business protection cover and employee benefits exclusively via intermediaries.

Electrical Contractors Insurance Services (ECIS) has launched an individual dental plan, in association with National Dental Plan, for sole traders and self-employed skilled tradespeople working in the construction sector.

Physiotherapists are warning employers that they are risking the health of their business if they don't encourage better working habits and promote physical wellbeing among staff.

AXA PPP has released tips to reduce absenteeism during the World Cup alongside research highlighting effects on productivity due to late nights.

Employee benefits and wealth management business Mattioli Woods has rebranded its subsidiaries Kudos Financial Services and Atkinson Bolton.