Dental benefits cut sickness and lift morale

According to Simplyhealth's Annual Dental Survey 2010, HR managers now place a significant value on these benefits. The private health and employee benefits provider's report shows that two thirds (66%) of companies believe dental benefits reduce sickness absence, a number that has more than doubled since 2008 (30%), and a further two thirds believe they improve morale and aid recruitment and retention. It also found that 39% of people are now struggling to find an NHS dentist, which has grown steadily from 23% in 2008 and 35% in 2009. Recognising this issue, more HR managers state...