Health cash plans have continued to grow in popularity over the years, so much so that they have now reached second place in the rankings of most popular employee benefit in the UK.

Held on behalf of businesses across the local area, this latest event focused on the theme of ‘love’, and discussed and showcased ways that employers can engage their teams in wellbeing activities, encourage ‘happy vibes’, increase motivation and productivity, and learn the secrets (and benefits) of taking time out!

There is much evidence to suggest that team building can do wonders for team relations – not only helping to improve communication, boost morale, and encourage creativity, but it can also have a huge impact on an individual – and team’s – overall productivity.

Health cash plans have continued to grow in popularity over the years, so much so that they have now reached second place in the rankings of most popular employee benefit in the UK.

With more and more people turning to cash plans to cover every day healthcare costs, rather than taking out medical insurance, the decision on which of the many providers to opt for is one that many face. To tackle this, we’re offering our knowledge with you through the launch of our handy questions to ask guide.

We’re proud of the thousands of people our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) has helped over the years, with it providing confidential and professional but friendly support, advice and guidance to those who need it.

By providing a robust employee benefits programme, you’ve made a significant step in promoting and enhancing the wellbeing of your teams. But, did you know that according to the world’s top leadership thinker, Marshall Goldsmith, this is only one half of the jigsaw?

Employees are one of the most precious assets an organisation has, and today sees individuals within workplaces across the world recognised as we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day.

According to the Department for Work and Pension (DWP), more than 130 million work days are lost due to sickness absence every year, a figure which is said to cost the UK economy £17bn every year. Whilst the vast majority of these workplace absences are due to very genuine reasons, many more are a consequence of workers pulling a very ‘non-genuine sickie’ simply to get a day off.

Mental health in the workplace is a topic which has further gained momentum across the employment and healthcare sector, and the spotlight is starting to shine on it even more throughout 2017. Our guest blog this week is by the team at Office Genie, a desk and office space marketplace, a company which has invested in its own research to understand how employees feel about mental health at work.

With National ‘Have Fun at Work Day’ taking place this Friday (27th January), we wanted to share just a few ideas to help you and your teams experience enjoyment in your workplace – whilst ensuring maximum productivity of course!

Did you know, for every 80p spent on health promotion and intervention programmes, £4 can be saved due to reduced absenteeism, temporary staff, presenteeism and increased motivation? (The European Network for Workplace Health Promotion).

Katie Buckingham of Altruist Enterprises, one of Paycare’s dedicated partners, talks about how businesses can approach a member of staff suffering from stress…

Established in Wolverhampton in 1874, Paycare’s ultimate objective remains the same to this very day – to help individuals, families and businesses protect themselves against everyday healthcare costs and bills.

With National Bike Week taking place between 11th to 19th June, the theme this year is ‘Cycling to Work’. And while we all know a lot about the health benefits of exercise, and cycling in particular, just what are the exact benefits we can expect to receive from getting on our bikes to and from work?