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Two-thirds of employers expect to cut healthcare budgets due to rising costs – Healix Health
66% said rising costs would mean smaller healthcare budgets, with 23% saying the cut would be significant.
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Decathlon UK partners with Enjoy Benefits to boost Cycle to Work scheme
Employees can save up to 42% on a new bike and safety gear by giving up part of their pre-tax salary.
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Zurich launches free virtual GP for Club Blue brokers and employees
The new service is designed to support broker wellbeing and help partners attract, retain and support their people.
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Gen Z workers are three times more likely than over-55s to see their health worsen while waiting for care – Healix Health
More than a third (36%) of younger employees said they had taken extra time off work because they could not access healthcare.
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Men’s engagement with workplace health support is more complex than it appears, says wellbeing expert
Saumya Barber said: “Workplace health support is relatively evenly split between men and women. The difference is how and when men engage."
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Hazardous drinking most common among working-age employees, expert warns
Searches for “pub hours” rose by 15% to 13,000 last month, as warmer weather and sporting events encouraged higher alcohol consumption.
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One in six UK businesses do not monitor employee absenteeism, report reveals
One in six business owners do not calculate the cost of sickness absence, according to MetLife UK and YuLife’s Prevention Advantage guide.
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Bupa and YuLife launch cash plan to improve workplace health
The plan gives employees access to digital tools and healthcare support, allowing them to claim back costs for everyday healthcare.
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One in three millennials rely on caffeine to stay productive at work, data finds
21% of people in the UK said they drink coffee or energy drinks to boost productivity.
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74% of employees feel supported by employers during stress or illness, research finds
Research from Verve Healthcare found 45% of employees aged 55 and over said they felt supported.
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Just one in 12 feel comfortable discussing cancer concerns with their employer, finds Aviva
People were most likely to talk to their partner (46%), a medical professional (43%) or a close friend (35%).
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WorkWell Employer Champion programme launched to boost workplace wellbeing
The programme, funded by the Government, offers free, confidential support to people whose health impacts their ability to stay in or return to work.