Millions of working days are lost each year to dental, optical and stress-related conditions. Healthcare cash plans can provide cover for the prevention and treatment of common health problems among staff, says Raman Sankaran
The increased pace of today's working environment has affected the daily workloads of the majority of UK employees forcing them to cope with longer working hours, increased demands and greater pressure to achieve. In addition, tighter budgets and decreased resources have combined to put further strain on employees that is resulting in a growing number of cases of work-related emotional and physical illness and time off work. Work-related stress is just one of a growing number of healthcare issues that are impacting upon companies of all sizes and from all industries. According...
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