All articles by Debbie Lovewell-Tuck – Page 24
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Article38% say flexible working is top influencer of job satisfaction globally
Employees in western countries consider themselves to be happier in their jobs, more loyal to their employers and more productive at work, according to research by the Economist Intelligence Unit and Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company.The Mobility, performance and engagement report, which is based on the self-assessment of 1,865 ...
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OpinionDavid Batman: The whole of person approach to employee health
In the complex modern business environment, people managers need to promote a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing. In particular, they face challenges as they address issues related to psychological health, such as anxiety and stress.21st century challenges Times have changed for people managers. Previously, the emphasis was on managing ...
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OpinionDavid Cartwright: Steps to a clear view of eye regulations
Research conducted by the trust shows that, on average, office workers each spend an eye watering 3,000 hours a year staring at screens. So it is probably no surprise 90% say they regularly suffer ‘screen fatigue’, which includes headaches, sore or tired eyes, impaired colour perception and blurred vision.To combat ...
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OpinionSally Weston-Price: Oral diseases can affect general wellbeing
Sadly, oral diseases are still commonplace in the UK with the Adult dental health survey 2009, from the Health and Social Care Information Centre showing almost a third of adults have obvious tooth decay and nearly a half have signs of gum disease. It is important to remember that the ...
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OpinionShaun Davis: Royal Mail puts focus on musculoskeletal support and prevention
As we know, all employers have a duty of care to protect their employees from developing musculoskeletal disorders due to their work. Royal Mail takes this responsibility very seriously and places the safety, health and wellbeing of its people as the highest priority.Collecting, sorting, distributing and delivering letters and parcels ...
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ArticleTaking a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing is now firmly on the business agenda. The days of simply offering private medical insurance, perhaps complemented by a health cash plan, are long gone as employers increasingly look to support, and engage with, employees’ holistic health and wellbeing needs.Instead, the role employers have to play ...
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35 - Cigna industry insight - Addressing a five-point workplace cancer strategy
When an employee is diagnosed with cancer, it affects not only the individual but also a network of people across the organisation. In practical terms, there are a host of people management challenges to address. So it is vital that businesses understand the impact of cancer on the workplace and ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: So young, so rude, so fired
Big Bad Boss has asked me to take his place at the annual Big Wig conference. Every year, the top 100 executives in our company are holed up in a fancy hotel and indoctrinated in the latest leadership buzzwords.Big Bad Boss was asked to present on reward but he happens ...
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2, Xerox sponsor's comment
To use an old cliché, the UK benefits landscape is constantly evolving. This comes as no surprise to benefit practitioners; for some it will be a bonus, for others a chore.Notwithstanding ever-present change, it is encouraging to note that tradition holds true as regards benefit programmes and why organisations provide ...
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2, Close Brothers Sponsor's comment: Financial wellbeing: the missing piece of wellness
In simple terms, overall wellness can be looked at as a combination of physical, mental and financial wellness. Traditional wellness strategies target physical wellness and in recent years there has also been a growing focus on mental wellbeing. However, the missing piece seems to be financial wellness with only 24% ...
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OpinionZoe Casey: Looking after Rightmove's most valuable asset
The British property obsession has made Rightmove one of the UK’s top 10 busiest websites, alongside brands such as Google and Amazon. We are proud to be the UK’s number-one property website, and our achievements are not just the result of our teams working incredibly hard; they are also the ...
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OpinionEmma Mamo: Making workplace wellbeing a priority
Creating mentally healthy workplaces has never been more important. Our latest YouGov poll in 2014 revealed over half of workers (56%) found their work very or fairly stressful. Given this high prevalence of workplace stress, mental health at work is an issue too big to ignore.Putting in place initiatives to ...
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AnalysisWhat will the lifetime Isa mean for employers and staff?
A Lisa is a Lifetime individual savings account (Isa) and it is a new way to save from post-tax income, coming in April 2017. It is aimed at those targeting their first home purchase. It comes with an incentive, similar to a pension, where the government will give a top ...
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6, 7: Strategy
Why respondents offer benefitsThey are an effective retention tool 81%They are an effective recruitment tool 76%To support employee health and wellbeing 72%They support their employer brand 54%They promote work-life balance 47%Because industry or regional competitors do 39%They are seen as entitlement by staff 39%To drive desired employee behaviours 36%They have ...
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2: sponsor's comment
For many businesses, their employee benefits programme represents a significant investment. It is reasonable therefore to expect something back in return.But what return are they looking for?For different organisations this will be different things. It is often influenced by the personal views of the organisation’s top tier, which, in turn, ...
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AnalysisEducating employees about potential pension scams
Need to know:A February 2016 High Court ruling has raised concerns around savers’ susceptibility to pension scams.Employers can play a role in educating staff about scams to help them avoid this risk.Signs to look out for include cold calls and pressure to make a transfer, among others.Employers shoulder a great ...
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19: Punter Southall insight - Are your organisation’s healthcare benefits fit for purpose?
When was the last time your organisation properly reviewed employee healthcare benefits?In the last few years, much of employers’ attention around their employee benefits has been focused on pensions. Auto-enrolment and more recently, April 2015’s pension freedoms, have seen organisations directing their energy and budgets to delivering effective retirement solutions ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should enhanced leave be extended to all staff?
How far should employers go in supporting employees’ circumstances outside of the workplace?Earlier this week, employee engagement firm Reward Gateway revealed that it is introducing unlimited fully paid leave globally for parents who are primary carers during the first year after the birth or adoption of a child.Permitting staff such ...
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ArticleBenefits can offer a real enhancement
According to Japanese author Haruki Murakami: “Image is everything. You don’t spare any expense to create the right image. And word of mouth is critical. Once you get a good reputation, momentum will carry you.”This is certainly true in the corporate world where reputation can directly impact on the bottom ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: How effective is the national living wage?
The national living wage was back in the headlines this week, when restaurant chain Zizzi was reported to have reviewed how tips are distributed to waiting staff and to have cut back on the choice of free meals offered to employees.Even before the national living wage came into effect earlier ...