Group risk benefits enable employers to be both inclusive and equitable
Press release 4 March 2024. International Women’s Day: #InspireInclusion With this year’s International Women’s Day (8 March 2024) on the horizon, GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, is reminding employers that all benefits, including group risk benefits, are an effective way for employers to be inclusive. Swiss Re’s Group Watch 2023 Report […]
Spectrum.Life joins GRiD to be part of collective voice
Press release 13 February 2024. Workplace mental health and wellness expert, Spectrum.Life, is the latest specialist provider to join GRiD, the industry body for group risk. Spectrum.Life deploys comprehensive onsite and digital health, mental health, and wellbeing services, featuring a wellbeing platform and content solutions developed by their internal technology team. Their platform and services […]
Only a third of employers offer support for serious illness, such as cancer, to help people stay in or return to work
Press release 31 January 2024. World Cancer Day: 4 February 2024 Just thirty per cent of employers offer support for serious illnesses, such as cancer, to help people stay in or return to work, according to new research conducted during January 2024 by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. This is despite […]
GRiD announces new chair: Colin Fitzgerald
Press release 16 January 2024. GRiD today announces it has appointed a new chair: Colin Fitzgerald, as Paul White comes to the end of his three-year tenure in the role. Fitzgerald is the Distribution Director of Group Protection at Legal & General and his career in the employee benefits industry spans more than 40 years, […]
Good mental health support is not just for Blue Monday
Press release 11 January 2024. Monday 15 January 2024 is Blue Monday January is the time of year when many employees take stock and make important life and career decisions, which can impact mental wellbeing. According to GRiD the industry body for the group risk sector, Blue Monday is an opportunity for employers to demonstrate […]
GRiD expects increased government focus on financial resilience in 2024
Press release 8 January 2024. GRiD’s predictions for 2024 As UK plc gets ready for a new year, GRiD, the industry body for group risk, is expecting increased focus from the government on financial resilience, and urges employers to be prepared. With the cost-of-living crisis still very much having an effect, people will have to […]
Fifth of employers concerned about their employees living with long-term chronic illnesses
Press release 19 December 2023. A fifth (21%) of employers say they are concerned about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses (such as diabetes, certain types of cancer or multiple sclerosis) according to research1 commissioned by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector. In line with current government focus, GRiD stresses the importance […]
Hold the dates – GRiD member meetings for 2024
The GRiD member meeting dates for 2024 are: Jan 25th (online) May 2nd for the AGM (hybrid – London and online) Oct 24th (hybrid – London and online) All run from 3.00-5.00pm. Full details will be provided nearer the time.
Employers need to mind the gaps when it comes to disability reporting
Press release 4 December 2023. Half of employers do not yet report on the number of disabled people they employ According to the Office of National Statistics there are currently over 5m1 people with disabilities in the workplace and yet GRiD research shows that 50%2 of employers do not yet report on the number of […]
GRiD comments on the Autumn Statement and government’s response to its recent consultation on occupational health (OH)
Press release 22 November 2023. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, today delivered his Autumn Statement with a focus on rewarding work, helping make work pay, and reforming welfare in recognition of the need to expand the workforce and get those out of work back into work to deliver growth. Commenting on the measures, GRiD spokesperson, Katharine […]
