L&G adds cancer support toolkit for HR and line managers

L&G has added a HR and line manager toolkit to its cancer awareness and nurse support services in partnership with Perci Health.

The toolkit is available with all of L&G’s group protection products and is designed to help HR teams and line managers support employees affected by cancer.

The support covers employees going through diagnosis, treatment and recovery, as well as those caring for someone with cancer. L&G said the resource was intended to provide timely, proactive guidance tailored to specific employee situations.

The launch follows concerns raised in Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working report about a “culture of fear” among employers, particularly HR teams and line managers. L&G said this could create distance between employers and employees, discouraging early disclosure of illness, constructive conversations and support.

The toolkit is accessible through the employer toolkit page of L&G’s dedicated group protection website for employers. It combines direct access to expert guidance with best practice resources and training for HR teams and line managers.

The resource was developed using Perci Health’s multidisciplinary approach, including cancer nurses, a HR expert and digital engagement specialists.

Features include video appointments with a cancer nurse specialist or HR expert, digital resources for workplace scenarios, training materials, case studies and best practice guidance for supporting employees affected by cancer.

The toolkit also includes cancer awareness campaign material for key awareness days, as well as practical workplace guidance on supporting employees during treatment, managing ongoing absence or return to work, and handling sensitive conversations.