Employee Benefits

A culture of ‘all work and no play' in the UK is damaging family life and causing high stress levels, according to Medicash.

Employee benefits that can be of benefit to dependents and spouses are commonly being overlooked and under-used by employees, Jelf has said.

Victims of asbestos-related cancer in the workplace will receive increased financial support and benefit from a simpler claims process under a new Bill introduced by the government.

The vast majority of GPs believe that helping patients to stay in or return to work is an important part of their role.

Nearly all UK employees will go to work when they are sick, Canada life has found.

Best Doctors is considering branching out into wellness, occupational health and potentially general insurance.

A staggering 8% of all cancer deaths in Britain are a result of exposure to carcinogens in the workplace, research from the Imperial College London has revealed.

Employers need to fully research the healthcare system in destinations where employees are being relocated, as increasing numbers of expats return home after failing to budget adequately, Jelf Employee Benefits has warned.

Employers are being more lenient when allowing staff time off for dental appointments, Simplyhealth's dental survey has shown.

Employers need to address causes of problems in the workplace rather than treat the symptoms, a stress management consultancy has warned.