Employee benefits are a worthwhile investment (if you do it right!)
There’s an inextricable link between health, happiness and workplace productivity. That’s according to a survey of more than 4,000 UK workers by employee benefits provider Unum. The report, produced in collaboration with WPI Economics, also shows just how much employees…
A beginner’s guide to Employee Assistance Programmes
Employee Assistance Programmes have long been a staple of corporate wellness schemes. But now smaller businesses are increasingly getting in on the act! EAPs are a useful tool for helping staff deal with the emotional stresses and strains of everyday…
Small businesses CAN think big when it comes to employee benefits
Google might be able to provide five-a-side football pitches and swimming pools for employees, but how about smaller businesses? As an employee benefits broker, we often work with start-ups and SMEs who are operating within tight financial constraints. While they…
3 ways to source dental insurance for UK employees
Group Dental Insurance has always been a popular workplace benefit, but today there seems to be an even greater need for it. The Great British Oral Health Report 2022 found that nearly 60% of people feel that it is harder…
How can businesses support musculoskeletal health in the workplace?
Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders were responsible for 7.3 million lost working days in 2021-22. So what is a musculoskeletal disorder? And what can businesses do about it? This articles answers these questions and more... Need help finding the right employee benefits to…
Group Health Insurance underwriting: a jargon-free guide
Group Health Insurance is all well and good for health conditions which arise after the policy begins – assuming those conditions are included in the plan, of course! But, what about those ongoing or pre-existing medical conditions? Can they be…
12 ways to save money on small business health insurance
Everyone knows that health insurance premiums in the UK can be expensive. And they have a horrible habit of rising further at the point of renewal. But it doesn’t have to be the case! As a health insurance broker, we…
23+ work perks which help keep employees happy & healthy
It can be hard work piecing together an employee benefits scheme for your business. So where to start? Perhaps the first thing is to become aware of what options are actually available to you. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of…
7 myths about Business Health Insurance DEBUNKED
More and more people are asking about Group Health Insurance right now, and yet many misconceptions and myths remain: “They never payout!” “Premiums are crazily expensive!” “It’s designed for big corporations, not small businesses!” In this blog post, we unpick…