All Employee wellbeing articles – Page 7
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Managing Your Employees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic means that employers are dealing with a rapidly changing situation. In order to provide help and advice, Busy Bees Benefits are hosting a series of live webinars to engage and support business owners, HR, and reward and benefits practitioners during this time.The first webinar in the series ...
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ArticleOakland City Council introduces 80 hours paid sick leave for employees
Oakland City Council in the US has voted unanimously to pass an emergency paid sick leave act for employees working in the city of Oakland, California.The new bill means employers with over 50 employees will be required by law to pay staff for 80 hours of sick leave, with immediate ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 81% say supporting mental wellbeing is good for business
Over four-fifths (81%) of employers believe it's good for business to look after the mental wellbeing of its workforce, according to research by Group Risk Development (GRiD).Its survey of 500 HR decision-makers, published May 2020, also found that over three-quarters (78%) of employers believe offering physical wellbeing benefits to its ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid trials wellbeing apps
I never thought I would say this, but I love my job. How many people get paid to take care of their own wellbeing? Nope. I can’t think of any, but that is exactly what I am doing today.Big Bad Boss has latched onto the current mental health zeitgeist, and ...
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Supplier articleEmployee benefits & Covid-19: what can consumer trends tell us?
Coronavirus has undoubtedly had more of an effect on our daily lives than any of us could ever have anticipated. In a very short space of time, we have had to adjust to new ways of working, socialising and living while keyworkers across the world look to find a vaccine ...
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ArticleAldi partners with Mental Health UK to support employee mental health
Retailer Aldi is partnering with Mental Health UK to increase the wellbeing support for its 33,000 employees across the UK.The two-year partnership, announced ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, will see the launch of practical tools and guides that offer mental health support to employees and their families.It also aims ...
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Case StudiesThames Water helps employees understand the bigger picture
Thames Water employs 6,400 employees across London and the Thames Valley. As well as staff based in its head office in Reading, it also has employees across many sites throughout the region as well as field-based engineers and technicians.Aimee Cain, occupational health and wellbeing manager at Thames Water, has seen ...
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Supplier articleGenerali UK pledges 10,000 COVID-19 face masks for NHS hospitals in London
Generali UK Branch today announces that it has partnered with manufacturing firm Filmtronics Ltd to produce 10,000 masks over the coming weeks. These will be donated to local NHS hospitals in London, starting with St Barts Hospital in the east end. This initiative will be funded by a boost to ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of supporting employees’ financial wellbeing
It’s clear that employee wellbeing both inside and outside of the workplace is increasingly seen as a crucial concern for businesses and organisations. The pandemic has left many people feeling anxious about their future and some have found themselves in tough circumstances such as losing their jobs, having no income ...
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Case StudiesEquilibrium provides care packages and meditation classes to boost employee morale
In a staff survey in April 2020, an overwhelming number of people who work for Equilibrium Financial Planning (92%) feel that the business is ‘nailing it’ when it comes to supporting and engaging them through the pandemic.The wealth management firm's managing partner, Gaynor Rigby, feels the organisation has succeeded because ...
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AnalysisHow will the Covid-19 pandemic change the employer/employee relationship in the future?
Need to know: While the Covid-19 pandemic posed many immediate challenges to employers, many have risen to the challenge, finding creative new ways to make sure staff stay physically and mentally well.There are a number of steps employers can take now to prevent an us-and-them culture existing after furlough.Flexible working ...
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OpinionSimon Richardson: How to define a benefits strategy for the ‘new normal‘
‘Exercising my right not to walk, sir!’ is the response of one of the students to the challenge from the maverick English teacher in the film ‘Dead Poets Society’ to find their own way of walking in order to challenge conformity. How often have we debated whether to participate in ...
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ArticleNHS Tayside introduce wellbeing area to support staff during Covid-19
Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, NHS Tayside has opened its first Rest Relax Recharge area to support front-line employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Open to all employees at the hospital, the area is laid out to observe the two metres social distancing requirements. There are also two separate pods for ...
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Supplier articleEmployers embracing Gympass’ online mental, physical and financial wellness solution
Employers have warmly welcomed the new Gympass Wellness digital platform which successfully closes the loop by providing 360-degree wellness support for their employees.Designed to nurture all-round healthy habits, Gympass Wellness includes mind and body solutions including mental health, tailored nutrition plans, mindfulness, meditation, sleep and relaxation programmes plus financial wellbeing ...
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ArticleIgloo Energy launches benefits platform to support staff during Coronavirus pandemic
Energy provider Igloo Energy has launched a wellbeing platform to support its 116 employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Announced 6 May 2020, the organisation has partnered with benefits provider Perkbox to offer its 116 employees a wide range of benefits that they can access from home including shopping discounts, free ...
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Supplier articleThree Ways to Support Furloughed Employees
The coronavirus outbreak has had a huge impact on employment levels in the UK and will most likely continue to do so for some time. It is said that more than 6 million UK workers are on the Government’s furlough scheme that was introduced under the Job Retention Scheme (JRS). ...
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Supplier articleGoing above and Beyond during Corona Virus; Richmond Aston-on-Trent
Staying well, staying connectedPart of Richmond Villages’ portfolio of nine premium retirement villages across the UK, Richmond Aston-on-Trent is set within the beautiful South Derbyshire countryside. The village offers a range of retirement options: independent living apartments, assisted living suites, and a care home providing nursing and dementia care.During these ...
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Supplier articleBack to basics: How HR can provide stability and security in uncertain times
Under regular circumstances, People Teams strive to create positive working environments. Environments full of belonging, recognition, productivity and engagement.With the advent of a global pandemic so much has changed. Our streets are empty, store shelves are missing staples, many are working long hours, others are being furloughed or laid off. ...
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ArticleOne-third of employers offer team activities to support employee wellbeing
Employee Benefits poll: Just over one in three (35%) of employers are setting up virtual team and social activities to support employees' mental health during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.A poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 44 responses, found that the vast majority of employers are introducing a wide variety of ...
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Article48% of employers improve employee wellbeing during Covid-19
Almost half (48%) of employers have improved their wellbeing strategies since the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the majority of employees to work from home, according to research by fit4thefight.Its survey of 2,000 employees in April 2020, also found that one in four (24%) of employers are actively addressing employee wellbeing ...