The Ministry of Justice has published its quarterly update on employment tribunal statistics revealing an 18% increase in single claims during lockdown with organisations, more than ever before, needing help to avoid the cost of getting it wrong.
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There is a surge in the use of virtual health care since the beginning of lockdown with twice as many mental health appointments.
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advo hr examines the subject of alcohol related dependency and highlights ‘Sober October’ and Alcohol Awareness Week (16-22 November 2020). As an employer, mental health and alcohol related dependency are difficult issues to approach and address. advo hr provides information, hints, tips and resources to help you support your employees.
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Out of the four key pillars of wellbeing (mental, financial, physical and social), mental wellbeing is the number one priority that employees believe their employer should be responsible for supporting, with half (49%) of employees choosing this over the other areas of wellbeing, shows research* from GRiD, the group risk industry body.
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The end of October marks the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. We look at the next steps employers should consider when working out what their businesses will look like and their staffing requirements.
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At least one in six workers experience mental health problems with far-ranging symptoms and conditions which impact each person differently. The complex social phenomenon of lockdown and the uncertainty about people’s livelihoods, increased stress and pressure, and feelings of being socially isolated have, in recent months, exacerbated mental health issues. This would be a good time to promote a positive workplace wellbeing message.
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advo has been recognised as the UK’s ‘Best Adviser for Group Protection’ and finalists in four further categories in the prestigious Health Insurance & Protection Awards 2020.
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Data from insurer, Vitality shows that people who engage in healthier lifestyles ‘Significantly’ claim less from their health insurances.
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advo’s Advocate magazine caught up with Simon Miller, Senior Director of Proposition at Aetna International, to talk about the mental health challenges faced in the wake of COVID-19, what employers can do, and how the latest apps can help build resilience and positive coping mechanisms.
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New research challenges gender stereotypes and highlights that when it comes to wellbeing female employees have more health and concerns than their male colleagues.
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