Stress, overwork and poor work-life balance undermine UK job quality

The CIPD is calling for employers to offer better flexible working practices to help combat the problem. Over-work, stress and poor work-life balance are undermining attempts to improve job quality in the UK, new research from the CIPD finds. The UK Working Lives...

advo recognised for using technology to support clients

advo are to be recognised at the Broker Innovation Awards for the use of in-house technology, advo online which allows SMEs and smaller corporates access to PLC style benefit delivery. The Broker Innovation Awards that include the whole of the UK insurance industry...

Interview with Aetna International’s Caroline Pain: DNA & your health

We take a look at the now and the future of DNA testing with Aetna International’s Caroline Pain. Aetna is the first insurer to provide genetics and a link to personal health for their members. advo’s Colin Boxall talks to Aetna International about their launch...

The worst places for cancer care waits in the UK revealed

Nearly three-quarters of services are failing to treat cancer patients quickly enough, BBC research shows. Hospitals are meant to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral by a GP in 85% of cases. But 94 out of 131 cancer services in England failed to do...

Busting the dental myths

Research from Bupa has found that many people avoid showing their teeth when smiling, feel the need to put their hand over their mouth when talking and even avoid having their picture taken, due to their insecurities around showing their teeth when smiling. But what...