Category Archives: Group risk

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Employee Benefits Workshop: Bookings now being taken

As promised at our recent London events, I am running a free workshop on current Employee Benefit issues (including cost savings). Below are full details on the workshop, including details of how to book a place. As ever, early booking is advised. … Continue reading

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UK workers most likely to suffer from depression

UK businesses may need to reconsider their employee benefits policies, as a new survey suggests that British employees are the most depressed workers in Europe, the Financial Times reports. The Impact of Depression in the Workplace in Europe Audit (IDEA) … Continue reading

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Why understanding the costs of employee benefits is key

The below article by Employee Benefits has been the topic of much heated debate in the group risk team, with some ‘interesting’ observations raised! We have to say that the comments are slightly at odds with our experience of SME … Continue reading

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An article that you may be interested in…

Aviva’s recent report reveals the absence support measures that employees value. Click here to see the report

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Risk and Reward

HR Director magazine acknowledges ‘Group Risk’ policies should be a key consideration for all HR strategies - although these may not be forefront in HR’s mind, the employee protection benefits that these offer are more than just discretionary spend & … Continue reading

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Government Sickness Absence Review

No one would disagree with Dame Carol Black’s observation that “unduly prolonged sickness absence from work is wasteful & damaging”. Therefore, the fundamental recommendations to encourage retention in the work-place will be welcome in reducing costs of absence & improving … Continue reading

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