Article - Can employee benefits technology reduce sickness absence?
Started by Catherine Eadie
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Catherine Eadie
The UK is facing a challenge with increasing numbers of employees struggling with physical and mental health issues, despite significant investment in employee benefits. Many employers are finding that their wellbeing offerings are underutilised, with only 12% of employees using mental health counselling services. The use of technology in providing employee benefits is on the rise, with digital platforms offering 24/7 access to healthcare support and personalised benefits. This technology is also being used to guide employees towards relevant services and to help employers understand how to improve their benefit offerings.
Key Points
• Despite significant investment in employee benefits in the UK, there is a growing number of employees struggling with physical and mental health issues.
• Employers are finding that many wellbeing offerings are underutilised, such as mental health counselling services.
• The use of technology in providing employee benefits is increasing, offering 24/7 access to healthcare support and personalised benefits.
• Technology is being used to guide employees towards relevant services and help employers improve their benefit offerings.
• By encouraging employees to utilise healthcare services earlier, technology can help reduce the risk of long-term sickness and make it easier for employees to understand the full value of their benefits package.
12034 points
Catherine Eadie
The UK is facing a challenge with increasing numbers of employees struggling with physical and mental health issues, despite significant investment in employee benefits. Many employers are finding that their wellbeing offerings are underutilised, with only 12% of employees using mental health counselling services. The use of technology in providing employee benefits is on the rise, with digital platforms offering 24/7 access to healthcare support and personalised benefits. This technology is also being used to guide employees towards relevant services and to help employers understand how to improve their benefit offerings.
Key Points
• Despite significant investment in employee benefits in the UK, there is a growing number of employees struggling with physical and mental health issues.
• Employers are finding that many wellbeing offerings are underutilised, such as mental health counselling services.
• The use of technology in providing employee benefits is increasing, offering 24/7 access to healthcare support and personalised benefits.
• Technology is being used to guide employees towards relevant services and help employers improve their benefit offerings.
• By encouraging employees to utilise healthcare services earlier, technology can help reduce the risk of long-term sickness and make it easier for employees to understand the full value of their benefits package.