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The Marsh Risk Brief: Health and Wellbeing

Discover prevention-focused approaches to people risk management in Marsh Risk Brief Ep 6. Learn how to protect workforce health and resilience.

Welcome to The Marsh Risk Brief podcast!

The Marsh Risk Brief, is a concise and insightful podcast series designed for risk management professionals and organisations navigating the complexities of today's ever-evolving landscape. Each short episode delivers a key snapshot of critical topics that matter most to our clients.

In our sixth episode, Beth Thurston hosts an engaging discussion with Neil Atkinson and David Bourne on how employers can shift towards prevention-focused strategies to manage people risk effectively.

We invite you to listen to our podcast for expert insights on navigating workforce health risks and building resilient organisations.

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Key Takeaways for Risk and Insurance Managers:

  1. Health and Well-being Are Critical Business Risks
    Mental and physical health challenges in the workforce are rising, making health and well-being a fundamental risk that organisations must proactively manage—not just an employee benefit.
  2. Prevention Over Cure: A Mindset Shift Is Essential
    Effective risk management requires shifting focus towards prevention and early intervention, which can reduce long-term healthcare costs, ease pressure on the NHS, and improve productivity.
  3. Data-Driven, Tailored Strategies Deliver Better Outcomes
    Using data and tools like Mercer Marsh Benefits’ people risk modeller enables organisations to identify specific workforce risks and design targeted health programmes, fostering accountability and resilience.

 

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