All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 24
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Supplier articleChildcare vs. Eldercare: How polarising benefits can work together
Whilst health benefits for the workplace are nothing new, there are far moreoptions today than there ever was before. The growth in healthtech has brought a wave of new innovations, apps and technologies that are helping boost thebenefits market. Whether it is midwifery, fertility, menopause, paediatrics, men’shealth or MSK, there ...
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Supplier articleAHEAD OF BLUE MONDAY… TAKE STEPS TO BOOST MENTAL RESILIENCE
Monday 16th January is the third Monday of the month and has long been dubbed Blue Monday. So named due to the wet and grey weather, personal guilt over the Christmas binge, and post-Christmas finances. Employee mental wellbeing should always be a business priority, but with this ...
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Supplier article5 key skills that carers bring to the workplace
*Ping*Another email lands in your inbox. Another CV. You open it up eager to take a look at a prospective new employee. You want experience, expertise and a proven track record. It looks good. Very good. You scan the cover letter and something catches you off guard. This applicant is ...
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Supplier article5 mistakes you're making in a wellbeing webinar
Webinars are being increasingly used by businesses to inform, teach new skills and inspire change and reflection in their target market. However, as with any kind of presentation, you’re up against waning attention spans and cynics in the audience. We’ve outlined some of the common traps businesses ...
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Supplier articleHow to help your employees cope with the January blues
As we approach the third Monday of January, supposedly we will also reach the most depressing day of the year. Dubbed “Blue Monday”, the 16th of January is the day that the new year reality hits us: we’re all freezing, broke and annoyed that our new year’s resolutions haven’t lasted ...
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Supplier article5 Reasons Why You Need ‘Employee of the Month' Awards
What is Employee of the Month?The Employee of the Month award enables employers to commend their team for effort and achievements. Many companies use this as a way of showing appreciation, congratulating, and even motivating staff. There are many other ways that Employee of the Month awards can benefit your ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO CREATE THE COMPLETE EMPLOYEE WELLBEING OFFERING
Let’s get your 2023 wellbeing offering off the ground! We wrapped up 2022 with a review of what the businesses that made it onto the year’s top employer’s lists did to secure their spots. Whilst there was a strong focus on career development and social value, wellbeing ...
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Supplier articleThe main causes of stress in the workplace
New data shows how one in 14 UK adults feel stressed every single day. A big contributor to stress can be work. If you’re feeling stressed at work, it is important to assess how you work to identify any problems which may be causing you any grievances.In situations such as ...
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Supplier articleHow to Support Your Employees During the Cost of Living Crisis This January
It’s all you hear on the news, ‘the Cost of Living Crisis’— a time of sky-high interest rates, food prices, and surreal energy bills. In November 2022, the UK’s inflation rate hit 10.7%, surpassing that of the US and France. Despite the introduction of price caps and new emergency policies, ...
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Supplier articleStruggling to source the best talent for your business? Stop hiding your benefits and enhance your talent strategy with these tips
Is your business trying to source the best talent - and struggling? According to HiringPeople, 87% of companies have found it difficult to fill job openings in 2022. So, why do many businesses hide their rewards and recognition schemes? Why do others fail to understand how beneficial these can be ...
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Supplier articleHow to motivate your team through the January blues
With such a high from the festivities over the Christmas period, the new year can often lead to mixed emotions. At first everyone feels the buzz of the “new year, new me” mantras but before long you may be feeling overwhelmed. This uneasy feeling at the start of the new ...
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Supplier articleThe 3 pillars of employee wellbeing
Employee wellbeing has three pillars: physical, mental and financial.Today, each is recognised as critical to developing a strong, healthy organisation.Get employee wellbeing right, and it can help you build what McKinsey, a global management consulting firm, would class as a “non-traditional employee value proposition”. This is where you make your ...
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Supplier articleHow to look out for your employees mental health during the January blues
Coming back to work after the Christmas break can seem daunting. As you get back to your desk to start your day, reality kicks in and you may feel overwhelmed: you now have to wait a whole year until you can return to the bright lights and excesses that go ...
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Supplier articleTIREDNESS AT WORK: HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT PHYSICAL HEALTH & BOOST PERFORMANCE
The Festival of Sleep and the importance of some good quality shut eye. Tuesday 3rd January is The Festival of Sleep Day. Whilst its history is unknown, the importance of its message is unmistakable. Are Your Employees Getting Enough Sleep? As an employer, you may not think ...
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Supplier articleFive simple wellbeing measures to implement in your work routine for 2023
With the holiday season over and the new year upon us, it is a great time to assess what wellbeing initiatives you take to look after yourself during the working day. Assess if they are working, and, if not, how you can improve bad habits and start a new, healthy ...
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Supplier articleHow to speak to your team about personal finances
Conversations about finances between employers and employees can be awkward. There are often subtle moments where the more senior person’s position of authority is prominent. Staff can feel reluctant to open up about personal issues as a result, as they can potentially feel vulnerable and judged in these situations.Lots of ...
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Supplier articleBOOST ENGAGEMENT TO BOOST SUCCESS: HOW THE TOP EMPLOYERS OF 2022 ARE DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
The list is out! In truth, there are multiple lists highlighting the top employers of 2022. We’ve found the common strategies shared by the businesses being named and will talk you through the steps they’re taking to boost employee engagement and performance. In this blog, we take ...
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Supplier article7 essential graphs to shape your financial wellbeing strategy
If you lead HR, benefits or rewards at your organisation, these insights will help you plan your financial wellbeing strategy and move your people forwards.Inflation is putting pressure on every household in the UK and worldwide. It’s leading to unavoidable rises in household spending while wages remain the same.As a ...
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Supplier articleRetiring in turbulent times: what employees need to consider
Inflation in the UK was at a 41 year high in October at 11.1% and is expected to remain high for some time, intensifying the existing cost-of-living crisis. It is a difficult time for many people, but what about those planning to retire?WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and ...
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Supplier articleDESK BOMBING: THE IMPORTANCE OF ESTABLISHING PREFERENCES & BOUNDARIES
Have you been ‘desk bombed’? Has the phrase even entered your vocabulary? It’s a term that entered HR terminology in 2022 and can be attributed to changes in working practises and preferences since returning to the office after the covid-19 lockdown. In this blog, we take a ...