All Employee wellbeing articles – Page 18
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ArticleFinancial Times wins RNIB Employer of the year award
The Financial Times has been recognised as Employer of the year at the Royal National Institute of Blind People's (RNIB) See Differently Awards, held on 26 November 2019. The RNIB awards recognised organisations and individuals across the UK for their support of people with sight loss, and the national broadsheet ...
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ArticleHovis signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employees
British bakery Hovis has signed the Trade Union Congress’s (TUC) Dying to Work charter, marking its commitment to addressing the impact of terminal illness in the workplace. The organisation, which has 2,800 employees across eight bakeries, one flourmill and three distribution centres in the UK, joins organisations such as Lincolnshire ...
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ArticleManchester University NHS Trust employees record 25,000 sustainable actions
Employees at Manchester University NHS Trust have completed 25,000 positive actions since the launch of its incentivised wellbeing and sustainability programme, Green Rewards, six months ago.The organisation, which employs 20,000 staff, launched the initiative, provided by Jump, in May 2019. As at November, it has recorded that 30,000kg of CO2 ...
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ArticleCNC's physiotherapy benefit saves 56,235 working days over three years
Armed police force the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), which is responsible for the protection of nuclear sites and materials in the UK, has saved 56,235 working days since 2016, following the introduction of a physiotherapy benefit.The CNC introduced the physiotherapy fast-tracking service, provided by Physio Med, in May 2016 to ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of UK staff believe employers should support physical wellbeing
More than two-thirds (67%) of UK employees believe it is an employer's responsibility to support their physical wellbeing and fitness, according to research by Westfield Health.Its Wellbeing index report, which surveyed 2,000 UK adults and 250 HR professionals in October 2019, also found that 74% of HR professionals recognise that ...
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OpinionPam Whelan: Addressing the problem of work-related stress
Stress affects us all. In the simplest way, it is the body’s response to pressure from situations or our surroundings. In many cases, stress can be helpful; for example, in public speaking, where the stress is short-lived and we can quickly reset to normal. Sometimes, though, stress becomes problematic, and ...
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ArticleSeven in 10 UK employees find health affected by stress in the workplace
Seven out of 10 (71%) UK employees have seen workplace stress affect their health, according to research by Moorepay. The research, which canvassed the views of 507 individuals between May and June 2019, also found that a further two-fifths (41%) have been absent from work due to stress.More than half ...
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ArticleMedvivo named Britain’s happiest workplace
Chippenham-based telehealth service Medvivo has been named Britain’s happiest workplace at the National Happiness Awards 2019.The organisation picked up the accolade at an award ceremony held in London on 22 November 2019, and was credited for creating a strategy surrounding mental health first aid, stress awareness and healthy eating advice. ...
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ArticleUK employers set to pay 4.3% more for employee health insurance in 2020
Employers in the UK will see a 4.3% rise in the cost of employee healthcare insurance, in 2020, according to new research by Willis Towers Watson. The Willis Towers Watson 2020 Global Medical Trends Survey of 296 leading medical insurers operating in 79 countries between July and September 2019, found ...
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Case StudiesTravelex offers a range of benefits to support global employees' needs
Image credit: Kristi Blokhin / Shutterstock.comA Travelex store is a familiar sight for any global traveler; the foreign exchange business operates in 60 countries and has a widespread presence in airports, transport hubs, shopping centres, supermarkets and high streets.With 9,000 employees around the world, the organisation operates its benefits on ...
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Supplier articleDieting vs lifestyle changes
Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by people who are dieting? Or maybe you feel like that one person always on a health kick, with everyone around you enjoying themselves. Either way, diets can often feel antisocial and certainly not fun. Here is a quick read on whether ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Half of employers say mental health is biggest challenge for staff
EXCLUSIVE: Almost half of employers (49%) say that mental health is one of the biggest challenges faced by employees, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The research was conducted at Employee Benefits Live in October 2019 among 39 employee benefits and HR managers, representing 17,000 to 20,000 employees; it ...
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ArticleBird's brainstorm: Everyone loses when employers mistreat male employees
Tuesday 19 November 2019 was International Men's Day. This, beyond simply giving an easy rebuttal when the inevitable question arises on International Women's Day in March, provides us with an important opportunity to reflect on the issues facing men, both in society and in the workplace.According to the Suicide statistics ...
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ArticleIkea, Tesla and Booking.com among top employers for diversity in Europe
Image credit: Bubble_Tea Stock / Shutterstock.comFurniture retailer Ikea, automotive and energy business Tesla and travel website Booking.com are among the top 10 employers listed on the Diversity Leaders 2020 rankings, published by the Financial Times.The list, in its inaugural year, was compiled following a survey of 80,000 employees across 10,000 ...
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OpinionSteven Day: Creating a carbon conscious business culture
Last month, Pure Planet did something that, as far as we know, no other business in the UK has ever done: gave all staff a carbon-free commute to and from work.We achieved this by carbon offsetting every one of our 80 staff members’ individual journeys, saving 480 metric tonnes of ...
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AnalysisTop tips for implementing a green travel strategy
Need to know:There are numerous options for employers looking to promote green travel, some of which may already be in place, such as cycle-to-work schemes.Organisations should use data to gauge the extent of the issue, as well as map and measure success.Gamification, competition, and effective communications can all ensure employees ...
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ArticleBBVA Spain puts cap on working hours to encourage employee wellbeing
Image credit: Fotokon / Shutterstock.comSpanish banking group BBVA has implemented a number of new work-life policies, including telling all of its employees in Spain to disconnect from work devices and avoid answering emails between the hours of 7pm and 8am, whenever possible. The Work Better. Enjoy Life programme, which came ...
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ArticleHalf of employees have cancelled medical appointments due to work commitments
More than half (52%) of employees have had to cancel or change medical appointments as a result of work commitments, according to research by AIG Life.The research, which surveyed a representative sample of 2,008 working adults aged between 18 and 65, also found that only two-fifths (41%) found it easy ...
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ArticleNottingham College agrees to protect pay and annual leave
Employees at Nottingham College who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) have agreed to end a long-running dispute with their employer over new contracts affecting pay, sick pay and annual leave.UCU has stated that new contracts being imposed by the college would cut employees' holiday entitlements and ...
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Supplier articleVSP backs call for regular driver eye tests
VSP Vision Care, the world’s largest not-for-profit vision eyecare services company with almost 90 million members worldwide, is backing a call for all drivers to have their eyes tested every ten years when they renew their driving licences, in a bid to improve road safety.GEM Motoring Assist, the national road ...