Three quarters of UK employers measure the impact of supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff, up from 51% in 2023
Press release 3 April 2024. Over three-quarters (76%) of employers now measure the impact of supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff, according to new research conducted by GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.1 This represents a significant increase on the 51% who measured this impact in 20232 and shows that […]
GRiD comment on the Work and Pensions Committee’s enquiry report on Statutory Sick Pay
Press release 28 March 2024. The Work and Pensions Committee has today released its enquiry report on improving Statutory Sick Pay. Commenting on the report, GRiD spokesperson, Katharine Moxham, said: “GRiD supports Government reforming Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). This would create a stronger safety net for employees underpinned by more comprehensive financial support from employers […]
43% of employers will increase investment in employee benefits to provide support in the next 12 months
Press release 19 March 2024. In good news for employees, 43% of employers intend to increase their investment to provide support for staff in the next 12 months. GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector, believes this finding, from its recent research1, demonstrates that employers see the benefit in supporting staff, and are […]
GRiD comments on the Spring Statement
Press release 6 March 2024. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, today delivered his Spring Statement with a continued focus on helping make work pay. Commenting on the Statement, GRiD spokesperson, Katharine Moxham, said: “Whilst the Spring Budget Report confirms a continued commitment to supporting people into work, it was disappointing to not see […]
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 […]
