Presenteeism the unseen absence in the workplace
We have all been there. You have a stinking cold and really should be tucked up in bed with a cup of hot lemon but instead you have dragged yourself into the office as your emails are out of control and you have an important conference call with a potential new client. Whilst this is […]
Usage of mental health support under Group Risk products should be higher
Usage of mental health support under Group Risk products should be higher, says GRiD Claims for mental illness are nearly as prevalent as for cancer under employer-sponsored group income protection policies, but Group Risk Development (GRiD) suggests employers could make much better use of the mental health support that comes along with group risk […]
Workplace Stress Research
Half of UK employees lose sleep over work, with workplace stress leading to more drinking and smoking 51% of employees lose sleep worrying about their job or work related concerns Lack of healthy work/life balance a factor: 41% stay up late or get up early to check work emails A third (34%) of employees who […]
Impact of the changes to Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
The Government has announced with effect from 6th April 2017 that they are reducing the Employment and Support Allowance (ESA). ESA is paid to individuals by the state if they are unable to work due to illness or injury after they have been absent for 28 weeks. There are currently three levels of benefit, paid […]
