What to bear in mind when choosing an international PMI plan for expat employees

The number of British citizens moving abroad each year averages 60,000 and a significant proportion of these are on expat contracts from UK employers. This means HR directors need to ensure that their...

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Medical care to be provided to Virgin Atlantic staff wherever they are working in the world

Virgin Atlantic staff are to receive advice and medical care wherever in the world they are based for work purposes.

Employee benefits: HR professionals are left dazed and confused by the growing variety of products health cash plans offer

When Aviva, the world's fifth-largest insurance company, decided to re-enter the health cash plans market last November (it offers 100% reimbursement for the two most popular claims - dental and...

Only 4% of staff would approach their boss with a health concern

Most UK employees would rather suffer in silence with a health concern or personal issue than tell their boss or colleagues, according to new research from Aviva UK Health.

Employers should review their health benefit policies to meet needs of rising numbers of older staff

Following the Government's proposals to scrap the default retirement age, experts fear they could have an impact on employers health policies.

Nuffield Health offers nutritional service to help employers improve their employees' health

Nuffield Health has launched a new nutritional service for corporate clients following its acquisition of Mythbreaker Nutrition.

Huge numbers of NHS staff turn up for work while unwell

Two thirds of NHS employees are turning up for work when they don't feel well enough to do their job and almost a quarter suffer harassment or abuse from patients, according to a new survey.

Work is a pain in the back

Half of employees say they suffer from back pain at least once a month, with more than a third (37%) blaming work as the contributing factor.

RNIB and Accor Services join forces to help employers make staff aware of the need for regular eye tests

This is National Eye Health Week and Accor Services is working with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to help employers communicate the importance of eye health and the need for...

B&CE Benefit Schemes offers new healthcare plan tailored to the construction industry

B&CE Benefit Schemes is to improve its employee healthcare plan to include invaluable employer services and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the first time.

Taking part in the Global Corporate Challenge will benefit the Tesco workforce and the business

Tesco's commitment to entering 245 teams in this year's Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) represents a key health and wellbeing initiative for the retailer this year and it is the first time we've...

A second opinion may avoid long-term sickness absence for the employee and save money for the employer

Misdiagnosis is, understandably, a highly stressful situation, but it isn't just individuals and their families that can be affected. A clinical failure to detect an underlying medical condition can...