All Employee wellbeing articles – Page 22
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ArticleMore than two-thirds of employees would value access to mental health first aiders
More than two thirds (69%) of UK employees, and 80% of those aged between 18 and 24, would value having mental health first aiders at their office, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits.The survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 64% would value access to 24/7 counselling services; ...
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ArticleDreams launches sleep action plan to support 2,000 UK-based employees
Bed and mattress retail and manufacturing business Dreams has launched a new action plan to help its 2,000 UK-based employees improve their sleep.The Sleep Better Programme, implemented in September 2019, provides managers with sleep health training and incorporating conversations about sleep into annual reviews.Staff will also be able to access ...
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Supplier articlePhysical wellbeing: Reframing health and building your initiatives
Lorelei BowmanIn part one of our series on physical wellbeing, we discussed the importance of inclusion within wellbeing schemes and the intersection of mental and physical wellbeing. In recent years, it’s become clear that pushing weight loss disguised as ‘wellbeing’ can really do some damage. Let’s recap:On average, girls begin ...
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Supplier articlePhysical wellbeing: Navigating mental wellbeing and inclusion
Lorelei BowmanWe often discuss how employee wellbeing is, broadly speaking, divided into three main pillars: mental, physical, financial (and social, which is becoming more prominent). While this is useful for employers, it can also be helpful to consider employee wellbeing as a multi-axis graph – all employees will be affected ...
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Supplier articleWork-life balance and mental health
With this week being National Work Life Week and today being World Mental Health Day, what better time to talk about the positive effects of a healthy work-life balance on emotional wellbeing?The pressure of a demanding work culture in the UK, alongside that of keeping up with your personal life, ...
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ArticlePearl Abyss pilots matchmaking membership allowance for single staff
Something for the weekend: Korea-based game development organisation Pearl Abyss has launched a matchmaking membership allowance to support single staff looking for love.The new benefit, which launched in September 2019, is being piloted with five anonymous employees; each individual will receive up to 3 million won (£2,049.49) to allow them ...
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ArticlePoll: 77% of organisations do not have a strategy to address the menopause
Employee Benefits poll: More than three-quarters (77%) of Employee Benefits readers do not have a strategy in place at their organisations to address the menopause, or to support female staff who may be experiencing menopausal symptoms.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 33 responses, also found that 15% have ...
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ArticlePublicis Groupe UK gives 5,000 staff the day off for World Mental Health Day
Public relations organisation Publicis Groupe UK has given its 5,000 UK-based employees the day off today (Thursday 10 October 2019) in recognition of World Mental Health Day.The day of leave aims to encourage staff to concentrate on their personal health and wellbeing.The initiative forms part of the organisation’s ‘Headline: Let’s ...
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ArticleContinuum Attractions trains mental health first aiders ahead of wellbeing month
Visitor attraction organisation Continuum Attractions has trained 16 mental health first aiders as part of its new mental health awareness strategy.The mental health awareness strategy, which launched this month (October 2019), aims to incentivise Continuum Attractions’ 450 employees to be aware of their own and each other’s mental health. This ...
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ArticleMore than four-fifths of British employees find sleep is affected by work pressures
More than four-fifths of British employees report that their sleep has been affected by work pressures, while a 80% have struggled to focus on their home lives, according to research by Microsoft.The research, which surveyed 2,273 British employees between 9 and 11 September 2019, also found that 33% of respondents ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths have a strategy in place to reduce sickness absence
EXCLUSIVE: Although the proportion of organisations that have an absence reduction strategy in place (39%) has not shifted since last year, employers do continue to rapidly adapt and change their approach to sickness absence, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019 surveyed 202 HR decision ...
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ArticleAmerican Express and Pinsent Masons recognised as top family-friendly employers
Financial services organisation American Express (pictured), professional services business Deloitte, educational institution Imperial College, and law firm Pinsent Masons are among the UK organisations recognised in the Top employers for working families list, compiled by work-life balance charity Working Families.The annual list assesses UK organisations using Working Families’ benchmarking process; ...
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Supplier article4 Stress-Busting Forms of Exercise
Exercise is a form of physical stress on our bodies, but can physical stress actually relieve mental stress?‘Rest and relaxation’ is a common expression used by many, especially at the end of a busy working day. Although rest really can be relaxing, the phrase often leads people to overlook the ...
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ArticleWeave launches life coaching benefit for 550 employees
Communications organisation Weave has launched a new employer-paid life coaching benefit for its 550 Utah-based employees.The optional life coaching benefit, provided by WLJ Advisors, will be rolled out for all employees in conjunction with World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2019; executive and senior leaders have already been ...
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Supplier articleFive common group critical illness cover myths
Research shows that 63% of SME bosses worry their staff may face a benefits protection gap in comparison with workers at larger firms. Yet only 18% of SMEs offer group critical illness cover – making it the least popular group protection cover.1 But why?We debunk five of the top myths ...
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Supplier articleThe rise of social wellbeing – and how employers can support it
Widespread digitalisation, the rise of the gig economy and increasingly flexible working patterns all have their benefits. However, they are contributing to increasing social isolation within the workforce.Many employees face anxiety over their social connectedness, which can often translate into concern regarding relationships with colleagues and loved ones. Our latest ...
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Supplier articleSupport work life balance with flexible working for your employees
This week, 7-11 October 2019, celebrates National Work Life Week. Your ability to maintain a work life balance can be affected by many factors relating to your workplace and working conditions including:The flexibility and quantity of hours that you work;Sick and holiday leave provisions;Availability of support structures within the workplace ...
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ArticleJaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin Lagonda support disability inclusion
Automotive organisations Jaguar Land Rover (pictured), Jardine Motors and Aston Martin Lagonda are the latest international businesses to sign global disability inclusion commitment, The Valuable 500, operated by business campaign group #valuable.The Valuable 500, launched in January 2019, is a year-long, global campaign that is asking 500 private sector organisations ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 79% have benefits and strategies to support mental wellbeing
EXCLUSIVE: Despite a slight drop in 2018, mental health issues have seen a considerable overall increase in importance for employers over the past few years; 67% offered relevant support to their employees in 2017, which has risen to 79% this year, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield ...
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Case StudiesFujitsu uses gamification to ingrain behavioural change and improve employee health
IT services firm Fujitsu runs an annual step challenge, during which employees compete in teams of up to seven, with the ultimate aim of helping staff become more active, as well as improving engagement.The challenge itself is hosted by Virgin Pulse. Individuals and teams compete over a 100-day period during ...