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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Online wellbeing: surge in virtual healthcare
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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An advo hr feature: Alcohol Related Dependency, Sober October & Alcohol Awareness Week
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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Mental health support from employers is the employee priority
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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End of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
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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World Mental Health Day:10 October 2020
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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Big wins at the 2020 Health & Protection ‘Oscars’ for advo
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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Healthy lifestyles mean lower claims
Data from insurer, Vitality shows that people who engage in healthier lifestyles ‘Significantly’ claim less from their health insurances.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Simon Miller, Senior Director of Proposition, Aetna International
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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The male/female wellness divide
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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