UK company health schemes on the increase

The Workplace Health Report has found 89% of larger firms in the UK and 33% of SMEs offer health incentives for their employees. Firms believe health initiatives can help increase staff morale, improve productivity and reduce absenteeism as a ‘halo' effect of a healthier workforce. Over half (51%) of larger firms and 38% of SMEs experience a drop in absenteeism on introducing wellbeing initiatives. Almost 90% of larger companies offer health benefits to their workforce, while only a third of SMEs offer health initiatives to staff. However, a further third feel the culture of the compan...