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Private medical insurance becomes most important employee benefit

Employee Benefits

Private medical insurance (PMI) has become the most important perk that employees look for in their benefits package, according to new research by Zest. The demand for PMI is higher among female employees compared to males (33% vs 29%), as well as those aged 55 and above (44%).

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What role does private medical insurance play in today’s benefits packages?

Employee Benefits

Need to know: Employers want to provide private medical insurance (PMI), even if it means reducing cover. More want to offer at least a measure of benefit to the whole workforce. Private medical insurance (PMI), which covers curable short-term medical conditions, has never been more popular in the workplace.

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Buyer’s guide to private medical insurance

Employee Benefits

What is private medical insurance (PMI)? PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. per employee per month. What are the cost implications?

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What will new guidance mean for menopause support in the workplace?

Employee Benefits

New guidance offers advice on reasonable adjustments employers can make, but these will vary depending on an employees’ role and an employer’s sector. It also highlights how to encourage employees to open up about their experiences and how to involve the whole workforce in conversations.

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How to identify and support a depressed employee

Business Management Daily

Something has been “off” with this long-time employee for a few weeks. Dan gently suggests she look into the company’s EAP ( employee assistance program ). Employee mental health Talking about mental health has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides quite a few absences, she arrives late many days.

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The top 10 most-read articles between 15 – 21 September 2023

Employee Benefits

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Why Your Staff Needs Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

InterWest Insurance Services

No one plans on becoming disabled and missing work, but it can happen. An illness or an accident could cause one of your employees to be unable to work for months, or even years. While their health insurance will cover their medical expenses, it won’t cover the cost of living while they recover.