World Suicide Prevention Day

Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day. advo hr looks at the importance of focusing on the employee health and well-being and the need to be proactive with interventions. World Suicide Prevention Day falls on 10th September and aims to promote action worldwide to...

Staff benefits in the extreeme

Businesses are going to great lengths to attract and retain staff in today’s competitive jobs market. Traditional staff benefits such as flexible working, healthcare and pensions are seen as an essential element. Glassdoor, the online recruitment company, has...

Sickness absence and return to work trends

Employers are facing a challenge. Mental ill-health and presenteeism are increasing, costing organisations and the economy billions of pounds. Group risk insurer, Unum’s latest report outlines the success in rehabilitation services that work closely with employers and...

4 in 10 companies don’t measure the value of their staff benefits

According to new research a staggering 42% of companies don’t measure staff appreciation of benefits. It takes time and resources to offer benefits to staff, and, in addition to helping companies support their staff, they are also an excellent recruitment, retention...

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...