Three quarters of employers lament the lack of state support for the health and wellbeing of employees (GRiD)
Press release 17 September 2024. According to research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector1, a majority (74%) of employers say there is a lack of support from the state for the health and wellbeing of workers in the UK. The research also found that two thirds (66%) of employers said […]
Just 9% of employers prioritise preventative care
Press release 3 September 2024. Mental health support: most helpful Just under one in ten (9%) employers say their priority in offering health and wellbeing support is on prevention, to stop staff getting ill in the first place. Research* from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, also found that 57% of employers […]
Only two in five employers offer staff support for physical health in the event of an injury, new illness or disability
Press release 20 August 2024. GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector has found that only two in five (40%) employers offer their staff support for physical health to help them stay in or return to work, if they are injured or have a new illness or disability. This physical support includes access […]
Reframe Cancer joins GRiD to drive knowledge and awareness of cancer support
Press release 6 August 2024. GRiD is pleased to welcome new member Reframe Cancer, the cancer navigation and support specialists that provide flexible, whole of workplace care for employers and employees impacted by cancer. As well as working directly with employers, Reframe Cancer partners with insurers to deliver a personalised service to their customers affected […]
GRiD sees Barnsley Council’s launch of Pathways to Work report as direction of travel for UK business to support employees back to work
Press release 25 July 2024. Following Barnsley Council’s launch of its Pathways to Work report, which has been endorsed by the Government, GRiD, the industry body for group risk, welcomes the launch and sees this as the direction of travel that workplaces will need to follow to support people back to work. Katharine Moxham, spokesperson […]
Employees’ appreciation of employee benefits is well below what employers believe
Press release 23 July 2024. Eighty-one per cent of employers measure employees’ appreciation of the employee benefits that they receive, according to new research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector*. Of those, two-thirds (66%) of employers believe that their staff ‘very much’ appreciate the benefits they are offered – more […]
GRiD post-election comment
Press release 8 July 2024. Following the election result, Colin Fitzgerald, chair of GRiD makes the following comment: “GRiD sees the election of a new administration as an opportunity to work with government to take forward a positive agenda to support business and UK growth. “Labour has been clear in its desire to be the […]
A third of UK employers say that their staff are not aware of, nor do they understand, the employee benefits they are offered
Press release 3 July 2024. • 18% of employers leave employees to initiate the take-up of benefits themselves A third (34%) of employers say that their staff are not aware of, nor do they understand, all of the employee benefits they are offered, according to new research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the […]
GRiD announces new visual identity and website
Press release 18 June 2024. GRiD, the industry body that promotes the value of providing financial protection for employees to government, policymakers, stakeholders and employers, has today shared its new visual identity and improved website. The brand renovation aims to reach a wider audience and generate greater awareness and understanding of group risk products and […]
First Actuarial joins GRiD to grow group protection business
Press release 25 June 2024. Leading UK actuarial and investment consultancy, First Actuarial, has joined GRiD, the industry body for group risk. Membership of GRiD will give First Actuarial access to best practice as it launches a range of group protection services. Suzie Nedza, Group Protection Consultant at First Actuarial says: “Joining GRiD was an […]
