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Author Archives: Christopher Farmer
Jelf International launched to provide a holistic service to employers and individuals
In response to the growth and complexity in international employee benefits, as well as increasing client demand, Jelf Employee Benefits is extending its international proposition for employers and individuals by launching Jelf International. Although Jelf previously offered extensive international services, … Continue reading
Posted by Christopher Farmer at 2:34 PM in International healthcare, Jelf in the news
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September Inflation To Cause Hike In State Pension, ISA Allowance
The latest inflation figure for September was higher than expected, remaining at 2.7%. This is set to have a direct effect on pension savings and personal savings accounts, the Daily Telegraph reports. Financial analysts expected inflation to slow down last … Continue reading
Posted by Christopher Farmer at 2:40 PM in Articles and technical, Pensions
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NHS Waiting Times In Wales Still Increasing
NHS waiting lists in Wales keep on growing and waiting times have hit another high, according to BBC News. Figures reveal that 13,147 patients in Wales had spent at least 36 weeks on the waiting list in August, which was … Continue reading
Posted by Christopher Farmer at 2:28 PM in Articles and technical, Healthcare
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UK Workers Less Likely To Take Sick Leave Than Employees In Germany & France
Absenteeism rates in Britain have been on the decline. Results from a new study by researchers at Wolverhampton Business School have shown that the number of companies reporting high rates of sickness leave among staff in the UK dropping to … Continue reading
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DWP: Pension Reform Helps UK’s Savings Problem
DWP: Pension Reform Helps UK’s Savings Problem The British government believes that the pension reforms it has been implementing are helping many people to boost their retirement income, as the changes are contributing to more people saving for retirement. However, … Continue reading
Stress: Risk Factor for Plethora of Diseases
Stress can have a big impact on an individual’s health and work is one of the main sources of stress for many people. Various studies have shown the different ways in which stress can put people at risk of different … Continue reading
Pension Funding Gap Of UK’s Top Companies Grows
The pension scheme deficit at UK companies in the FTSE 100 blue chip stock index widened to £43 billion as at 30 June, from £42 billion in the year-ago period, pension consulting firm LCP said in its 20th annual survey … Continue reading
Australians At Risk Due To Lack Of Infectious Disease Outbreaks Coordination
Australian public health experts warn that locals are at risk because of the lack of a central coordination body to control infectious disease outbreaks, according to the Public Health Association of Australia. Pressure between the states and the commonwealth might … Continue reading
Health Best Practices In The Workplace Are Not Always Effective
Best practices in health management at the workplace are not always that effective, according to research from StayWell Health Management. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, reveals that gender, age and health status matter when … Continue reading