Just over a third (34%) of workers who have experienced a mental health problem in the past five years have felt well supported by their line manager, a new survey has revealed. New research from the Mental Health Foundation and employee benefits provider Unum, which was released to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 May), shows a stark disconnect …
More than Half of SMEs Potentially Could Close Within 12 Months If a Key Employee Died or Became Critically Ill
More than half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK could cease trading within a year if one of their key employees died or became critically ill, new research suggests. According to the latest (fifth) edition of Legal & General’s State of the Nation’s SMEs report – which surveyed more than 800 small businesses – 53% of SMEs …
Two in Five UK Workers Forced to Retire Early
Despite many people in the UK having a target age they would like to retire at, nearly two in five (38%) retirees today were forced to give up work earlier than their planned retirement age, according to a new report by Aegon. In fact, Aegon’s Golden Age of Retirement report found just half (51%) of people actually retired at the …
Why the Importance of Group Income Protection Should Never Be Underestimated
Businesses can struggle if any of their employees are off work for an extended time with an illness or injury. That’s why the value of Group Income Protection should never be underestimated, both for employees and employers. Group Income Protection allows the right support to be available at the most important time, and ensures businesses have the appropriate facilities, expertise …
Tackling Mental Health Issues with Group Income Protection
Every year, one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem, while hundreds of thousands struggle on a longer term basis, according to the mental health charity Mind. Research released in January this year by Canada Life shows that 57% of UK employees have suffered from mental health problems while in employment. Similarly, recent research conducted …
Employers Need to Focus on Wellbeing of Junior Staff, finds Survey
While companies should be paying attention to the health and wellbeing of all their employees, it seems that junior staff could be the people who need the most support from their employers, according to a new survey by OfficeGenie.co.uk. The research found that 24% of junior staff feel negative about work at the start of the day and 22% feel …
Majority of Employers Overestimate Cost of Group Protection
Organisations significantly overestimate the cost of group risk financial protection plans for their employees, meaning thousands of UK workers may be left without appropriate cover, according to research by trade body Group Risk Development (GRiD). GRiD said that offering Group Life Assurance to an entire workforce often costs less than 0.5% of payroll. However, 70% of employers believe that it …
Less Stressed Staff ‘Perform Better’ at Work
More than half of UK workers (53.2%) currently experience stress in their workplace and almost two-thirds (61.9%) believe their employer looks down on employees who get stressed, a new survey shows. Conducted by independent job site CV-Library, the poll of 1,200 UK employees found that the majority (57.4%) believe their direct line manager does not offer support for dealing with …
BSI-Developed Code of Practice Launched to Help Organisations Safeguard their Travellers
The British Standards Institution, the body that defines more than 2,000 industry standards in the UK per year, has launched a code of practice advising organisations on how to address and manage the health, safety and security risks posed to their workers who travel as part of their jobs. Developed in association with International SOS, a medical and travel security …
Busy Schedules, Long Hours Lead to Missed Lunches and Sleep Deprivation
Long working hours and busy social schedules are causing a national divide across the UK, with some people adopting unhealthy habits, such as skipping lunch breaks and failing to get enough sleep, as a result and others turning to quick fitness hacks, according to research by Bupa UK health clinics. The Bupa study found that 60% of UK employees are …
A Third of Employees Have Experienced Mental Health Issues – CIPD
Research shows that in the last five years, the number of people who have experienced mental health issues while in employment has jumped significantly from a quarter to a third. Despite this sharp rise, though, the majority of employees still feel as though more can be done by employers to help individuals with mental health issues. The research, which was …
Escape the Massive IPT Rise with Corporate Healthcare Trusts
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) has nearly doubled in the last three budgets and private medical insurance is one of the areas of insurance that is most affected. As a result we are recommending that our clients explore healthcare trusts as a possible alternative to private medical insurance. These being particularly attractive to employers due to their tax exempt nature. Contact …