A significant proportion of the UK's small business bosses are risking their health as they battle absence to keep businesses afloat, according to Bupa.
More than a quarter of a million people are claiming Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) because of mental and behavioural disorders, research has revealed.
Cigna is set to extend its coverage of mental health conditions across the entire product range.
Employers are increasingly looking for a employee benefits provider offering an easy to use service for employees.
The number of staff taking time off due to job stress has increased by 25% and total time off due to psychological problems by more than a third, research has found.
Legal & General has made a series of amendments to its group critical illness product including coverage for more illnesses.
Ellipse has agreed a deal with a children's bereavement charity to provide counselling services for all group life claimants.
The imminent introduction of auto-enrolment looks set to trigger increased investment in employee benefits, according to research from Group Risk Development (Grid).
Absence management procedures have not kept pace with technology and the way Britain works, resulting in serious welfare, management and productivity issues, a new report has said.
Ellipse has entered the group income protection (GIP) market with the launch of its InteractPlus product which includes an integrated absence management system.