Applying the same logic to body and mind: employers need to take same approach to physical and mental wellbeing
For too long physical and mental health have been considered separate entities when they are in fact inextricably linked. So it’s important that employers take the same approach to both to give their staff the best support. Physical exercise can…
The importance of protecting expat staff & families from measles outbreak
Measles cases rose by 300% in the first three months of 2019 and employers must remind staff, especially those working abroad with their families, about the importance of ensuring immunisations are up to date, urges The Health Insurance Group. Global…
Leaders need mental health support too, says The Health Insurance Group
While statistics are widely publicised about the number of employees that are likely to struggle with their mental wellbeing, recent events are a stark reminder that leaders also need support for their mental health. Jamie Oliver tweeted that he was…
Get the most from Millennials, by understanding what has shaped them
In order for businesses to get the best out of Millennials in the workplace, they need to understand the unique set of circumstances they have grown up in which has shaped their attitude today. Millennials, born between 1981-1995, will represent…
Mind awards Silver to The Health Insurance Group in recognition of mental health support for their staff
The Health Insurance Group today announces it has achieved a Silver Award in Mind’s “Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2018/2019”*. The Health Insurance Group was one of 105 organisations to take part in Mind’s third annual Workplace Wellbeing Index which benchmarks companies…
Supporting mental health isn’t global, highlights The Health Insurance Group
Employers need to be mindful of the significant differences globally in how mental health is viewed and treated, when it comes to managing an international workforce. Disparities in both attitudes to, and treatment of, mental ill-health could make the difference…
Why employers should lead the prevention march, helping to tackle employees’ ills
With the UK being the most overweight nation in Western Europe, and obesity being the biggest cause of cancer – second only to smoking, there are significant health issues in the country that need addressing and employers could be part…
The top five misconceptions stopping employees from utilising health and wellbeing benefits
When asked what the most important things in life are, health is regularly one of the top answers. Yet when it comes to employee benefits that have been designed to look after health, there can sometimes be barriers to employers…
Demographic generalisations can disengage employees
Organisations that make assumptions about staff, based on generational demographics risk driving talent away, warns The Health Insurance Group. Businesses need to re-evaluate how they reward and communicate with staff, to ensure no unconscious bias is seeping into the workplace…
Health Insurance Group: Business investment in mental health outweighs the cost
The Health Insurance Group is urging businesses to review their mental health support. Mental health costs employers in the UK nearly £35 billion a year and yet there are relatively simple and cost-effective solutions to start tackling it, already available…