All Employee wellbeing articles – Page 25
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AnalysisDigital stressors: Supporting wellbeing in a switched-on world
Need to know:Technology facilitates a more flexible work culture but, if not managed properly, an always-on environment can lead to physical and mental health issues.Drastic techniques, such as blanket bans and even legislation, have grown in popularity, but senior managers have a key role to play in setting everyday expectations.Technology ...
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Case StudiesAGY47 encourages employees to switch off outside work
Over 17 years, digital marketing agency AGY47 (formerly Silverbean) has progressed dramatically, from being based out of its founder’s bedroom to employing 56 people in offices in Newcastle, Teeside, and, as of this year, Sydney.Damian Hall, chief operating officer, is keen to ensure that staff are supported as much as ...
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OpinionDr Gail Kinman: Downtime is essential for employee health and productivity
People differ in the extent to which they prefer their work and personal life to be integrated or separated, but some downtime is always essential for continued health and productivity. Employers have a key role to play in helping staff to switch off from work, both mentally and physically.Evidence that ...
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ArticleO2 pledges commitment to disability inclusion during National Inclusion Week
Telecommunications organisation O2 has today (23 September 2019) announced its commitment to increasing disability inclusion within the business by joining The Valuable 500.The Valuable 500, a social movement launched in January 2019 and operated by business campaign group #valuable, is a year-long campaign aiming to gain commitments from 500 private ...
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Supplier articleAre avocados really a ‘super’ food?
From the ‘basic’ avocado salad and smashed avocados on toast to the more elusive avocado pasta or avocado margarita; you have to agree that there is no escaping the avo. But the obsession has now gone beyond your local hipster cafe, as avocados have not only become commonplace on birthday ...
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Supplier articleWellness Wednesday
How to beat those hump day feelings in the office!We all need a pick me up in the middle of the week. After two long days in front of the computer, thinking about that upcoming deadline, or maybe just what you should have for dinner, it’s not surprising Wednesdays feel ...
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ArticleAccenture, Diageo and L'Oreal among top employers for diversity and inclusion
Professional services firm Accenture, alcoholic drinks organisation Diageo, and cosmetics business L'Oreal (pictured) are among the employers listed among the Top 100 most diverse and inclusive organisations globally.The list is formed using data, analytics, trading, and risk assessment organisation Refinitiv's Diversity and Inclusion Index, which launched in 2016. The index ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 85% believe employers have duty to encourage work-life balance
EXCLUSIVE: For the 14th consecutive year, the majority (85%) of respondents believe they have a duty of care to encourage employees to achieve a sensible work-life balance, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 HR decision makers and influencers, also found that ...
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ArticleThe Village Vintner launches fundraiser to aid employee's financial wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Winery and brewery The Village Vintner has announced it will be running a fundraiser to support a valued employee and her family.The Illinois-based beverage business discovered that its assistant manager's financial and overall wellbeing was suffering due to emergency medical issues experienced by her husband. In ...
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ArticleMedirest employees stage second protest over pay at Northwick Park Hospital
Image credit: GMBEmployees of healthcare catering and facility management services provider Medirest, who are members of trade union GMB and work at Northwick Park Hospital, are undertaking a protest today (19 Septmeber 2019) in reaction to complaints over pay, management practices and heavy workloads.Medirest, part of Compass Group UK, provides ...
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ArticleHalf of UK employees believe their employer should support work-life balance
Almost half (49%) of UK employees believe that their employer should support their work-life balance, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits. The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK employees working at organisations with workforces of 500 or more in June 2019, also found that 31% admitted to being kept awake ...
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AnalysisHow to create a savings culture in the workplace
Need to know:Offering money management tools, and even numeracy workshops, can help employees get out of debt and build up to saving.Financial wellbeing strategies should address all employee needs, from everyday costs to long-term investments, as well as being part of a holistic approach to wellness.Without a strong foundation of ...
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AnalysisSavings stress: Financial wellness in numbers
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Supplier articleVSP backs PHE’s Stoptober anti-smoking campaign, says smoking can damage your eyesight
Eyecare specialist, VSP Vision Care, is backing Public Health England’s (PHE’s) Stoptober anti-smoking campaign due to the impact that smoking can have on the eyesight.VSP Vision Care, the world’s largest not-for-profit vision care services company with almost 90 million members worldwide, notes that smokers are at much greater risk of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths do not know cost of providing healthcare benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths (41%) of employers do not know how much providing healthcare benefits is estimated to cost their organisation; this proportion has risen gradually over the past few years, having stood at 30% in 2017, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 ...
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ArticleDeloitte UK, KPMG UK and PWC UK pledge to support disability inclusion
Professional services firms Deloitte UK, KPMG UK and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) UK have signed a 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 to pledge to support disability ...
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ArticleFour-fifths of UK employees cite salary as important for their happiness at work
Around four-fifths (86%) of UK employees cite salary as the most important factor contributing to their happiness at work, according to research by Capita.The state of IT: The employee verdict, a report which surveyed 2,000 UK professionals who use a computer to access data and applications, also found that 75% ...
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OpinionMichael Royce: How can employers help staff improve financial capability?
Employers play an increasingly important role in supporting the financial wellbeing of their people, both through the success of pensions auto-enrolment and by providing schemes such as season ticket loans and childcare vouchers.Figures from Neyber’s The DNA of financial wellbeing report, published in May 2016, estimate that money worries cost ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths of UK employees cite flexible hours as most important job element
More than two-fifths (44%) of UK employees cite the ability to work flexible hours as the most important element of a job, according to research by Jellyfish Training.Its survey of 2,000 full and part-time professionals in the UK also found that 40% of respondents believe praise and recognition of their ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare Research 2019
Click to download the Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019 reportThe Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019 was conducted in July 2019 among readers of employeebenefits.co.uk. It received 202 responses.This report is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current health and wellbeing strategies, ...