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Across most sectors, health and wellbeing provision is key to employee engagement. Yet many businesses overlook one of the most impactful factors for keeping talent - preventative health measures. When employees’ health needs aren’t addressed, it directly impacts satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty.
Most employers think they’re doing enough, but employees don’t agree:
✔ 77% of employers say they’ve consulted employees
❌ Only 18% of employees remember being asked
For SMEs, the challenge can be even greater with smaller HR teams and tighter budgets.
Mike Hay, Chief People Officer at Benenden Health, says: “When employees perceive that their employer genuinely values their health, engagement rises, absenteeism falls, and loyalty strengthens.”
Read the full article from SME Today to discover why preventative health could be the game-changer for retention and how SMEs can implement it effectively: https://lnkd.in/eAwNv68H
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