Employee Benefits

Employee benefit market set for a new focus following COVID-19

COVID-19 has seen remote working become the new normal for many employees and data from a poll by GlobalData shows that 46% would look for a mix of remote and office-based working once lockdown measures are eased, while 27% would prefer to work remotely full-time if they are given the choice.

60% drop in disability claims could mean an impending bottleneck

Many employees rely on their employer's group insurance benefits for financial protection

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of employee benefits in a big way. FAnews received the press release below putting employer group insurance into perspective.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution heralds a new era for employee benefits

In the 2020 Budget, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced constructive measures to prepare tomorrow’s workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is part of the Government’s plan to use the Fourth Industrial Revolution to help address pressing problems, like unemployment and poverty.