The unsung hero: 5 tips to a successful EAP

The unsung hero of Employee Benefits, in our opinion it’s the EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Helping employees to overcome what life throws at us in both our home and work lives, whether it’s a financial, legal or emotional issue, the EAP is there to help. A key...

How can employers ensure the workplace is supportive?

Businesses are failing to address the connection between good physical and mental health according to workers across the UK. Just one in five (19%) of employees strongly believe their employer recognises this link, according to research from HealthHero. Worryingly,...

Employees consider lack of development a reason to seek new employer

New research has shown personal development is an increasingly important factor in where people work, and for job satisfaction. A recent survey highlighted that 65% of UK employees consider lack of personal development opportunities as a reason to look for a new...

Virtual GP services here to stay

The pandemic forced a change in the way health services are delivered. Since March 2020 there has been increased demand for digital and virtual GP services. Providers have responded by re-designing or evolving products to meet customer needs. advo’s employee...

78% of workers experiencing burnout, poll finds

Staff are feeling the pressure of ‘empty seats’, with more than a third of workers reporting unmanageable workloads amid staff shortages. In a YouGov poll of 2,000 employees and 1,000 HR decision makers, 38% of workers said they could not cope with their workload and...

25% of employees don’t understand benefits

New research from GRiD has revealed nearly half of UK employees are not aware or do not understand the employee benefits on offer to them. The survey of 500 HR decision makers found that 42% of workers don’t know, or do not understand the employee benefits on offer to...