1 May 2018
89%
of employees value eye care, but employers spend less time communicating it
than other benefits
New
research from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows how employers and employees value
eye care as an employee benefit.
New
research from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare shows how employers and employees value
eye care as an employee benefit.
Undertaken
among over 500 senior decision makers from companies across the UK, the
research revealed that 89% of employers believe their employees value eye care
as much or more highly than other benefits. It also showed that 88% of
employers believe eye care contributes to the overall health and wellbeing of
their staff.
Jim
Lythgow, director of strategic alliances at Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, said:
‘We are delighted that eye care is being taken so seriously among UK companies
and organisations. It would appear that it is viewed as an employee benefit in
itself and not just as an obligatory provision for matters like the DSE regulations.
Employers are clearly valuing the wider benefits of eye care, appreciating the
contribution it makes in helping to maintain and improve employees’ health and
wellbeing.’
Indeed,
an eye examination can assist with the detection and monitoring of many serious
illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer, as well as more minor
ailments such as headaches, tired eyes and migraines.
Yet,
26% of employers stated they spend less time sourcing and communicating eye care
than they do on other benefits. Jim Lythgow commented: ‘Many employers are
likely to see sourcing an eye care supplier as less onerous than the sourcing
of providers for some other benefits. This is a positive, making eye care a
straightforward benefit to offer employees. However, we would like to see more
time given to the communication of eye care. Employers may assume it’s easily
understood by their staff, but not all employees will appreciate the extent
that it can help to contribute to their overall health and wellbeing and the
range of illnesses that can be detected.
‘It’s
also important that employers let their staff know that the benefit is offered;
while employers may be aware of their obligations, not all employees will know
whether they are entitled to an employer-funded eye care benefit.’
For more
information on the benefits of eyecare in the workplace, visit www.specsavers.co.uk/corporate.
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