Sam Barrett
Personal Finance and Insurance Journalist at Freelance
Freelance personal finance and insurance journalist
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1 month ago |
employeebenefits.co.uk | Sam Barrett
Arqiva delivers critical connectivity for broadcasters, utilities, and other industries, reaching 98.5% of the UK population through Freeview and delivering some 50 million data points from smart metering networks. To do this, it employs around 1,300 people across office and field-based roles. Keeping them healthy and happy is a priority. It introduced a wellbeing strategy back in 2013, recruiting a dedicated wellbeing person to run it.
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1 month ago |
employeebenefits.co.uk | Sam Barrett
Need to know: Cancer, mental illness and musculoskeletal conditions are the commonest causes of long-term absence. The longer an employee is off sick, the smaller the probability of a return, with only half (56%) returning after a year’s absence. Robust absence management systems and line managers trained to support employee health are essential frontline defences in tackling long-term absence.
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2 months ago |
employeebenefits.co.uk | Sam Barrett
Need to know: Risk is increasing around the world, with political instability the top concern for risk and security managers according to Healix’s Risk radar 2025. Benefits such as telemedicine, online mental health support and international pensions can provide valuable employee support during challenging times. Pre-travel training can prepare employees for risks and cultural differences while they travel for business.
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2 months ago |
employeebenefits.co.uk | Sam Barrett
Claims management company Crawford has around 10,000 employees across more than 70 countries. Its global reach, plus the fact its employees can be sent anywhere in the world to handle claims, means it is acutely aware of geopolitical risks. Kristina Goodman, director of employee benefits and wellness at Crawford and Company, explains: “The geopolitical landscape requires us to be more agile and responsive in how we support employees.
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Jan 21, 2025 |
employeebenefits.co.uk | Sam Barrett
Need to know: Benefits that help with budgeting, such as health cash plans and financial education, can provide valuable support to employees with learning disabilities. Flexibility around working hours and responsibilities is important, with experts advocating building the role around the individual rather than sticking to rigid job specifications. Designing simple, jargon-free benefits communications for employees with learning disabilities will benefit other members of the workforce too.
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