All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 106
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ArticleJust 49% of staff had good support during pandemic
Less than half of employees felt they received good support from their employers throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to a survey.Just 49% of those polled by Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) for its report Boosting employee engagement through benefits choice said their employer had performed well in terms of helping ...
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OpinionDavid Jepps: How Covid-19 affects statutory sick pay
At the start of the pandemic, statutory sick pay (SSP) rules were changed to include Covid-19 (Coronavirus) scenarios because self-isolation or having tested positive with no symptoms were not covered by the SSP definition of incapacity. Those rules have since been tweaked many times and are expected to stay in ...
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ArticleIkea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff
Swedish retail giant Ikea has cut sick pay for unvaccinated staff in the UK who need to self-isolate as a result of being exposed to Covid-19 (Coronavirus).The decision by the business, which employs about 10,000 people across 22 stores in this country, could see unvaccinated workers who have been required ...
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ArticleBenefex acquires engagement platform Wrkit
Employee benefits software business Benefex has acquired employee engagement platform Wrkit and its entire product set, which includes employee discounts, wellbeing, recognition and communication tools.The platform’s teams in Ireland, the UK and Australia, which consists of 35 members of staff, will join Benefex as part the acquisition.Wrkit, which has experienced ...
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ArticleHalf of British staff want a four-day week in 2022
Nearly a third of British employees are actively looking for a four-day working week in 2022 or have already agreed to one with their employer, according to research.A survey of 1,000 people by Censuswide, on behalf of productivity platform ClickUp, found that 12% had already secured three days off each ...
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Supplier articleFive Simple Steps to Overcome Stress in the Workplace
Today, Saturday 6th November is National Stress Awareness Day. With that in mind, a ridiculous one in five UK employees feels stress in the workplace more days a month than not. A further 39% believe that lack of sleep and financial wellbeing are some of the top contributing factors to ...
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Supplier articleHow can I ensure my company has the right data to make informed decisions around pay and reward?
Author: Louise Haines, Managing Director at Henley Reward Consulting As we move into 2022, organisations are facing mounting skills shortages, particularly in certain sectors, with increased risks and concerns around retention as companies compete for talent. The pandemic has added to this pressure by accelerating a ...
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ArticleDiversity investment boosts engagement
Half of organisations that have not begun to invest in equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) suffered a decline in employee engagement over a 12-month period, research has shown.Employee engagement service WorkBuzz’s The state of employee engagement report, based on insight from more than 300 organisational leaders, HR professionals, and ...
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Article75% of white collar staff are considering quitting
Three in four white-collar workers in the UK are considering quitting their jobs or changing careers due to issues such as burnout, a lack of work-life balance and toxic workplace environments, research has revealed.A nationwide survey of people working in homes and offices, conducted by Censuswide, found that 57% of ...
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ArticleVeganuary may be one resolution employers should not give up on
Something for the weekend: So, one week down, how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Sticking to the early morning run? Dry January going well? How about Veganuary? Or are you already salivating at the prospect of a cheeky Friday night beer tonight accompanied by a Chicken Korma?If research ...
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Supplier articleHow to talk about reproductive health at work?
Author : Nelli Morgulchik BA MResWhy talk about reproductive health in the first place?Reproductive health issues are sadly more common than people realise - 1 in 3 women struggle with their reproductive health to some degree in their lifetime.The impact on women’s day-to-day wellbeing and career can be massive. Symptoms ...
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Article28% of employers say Covid has made menopause support harder
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) has made it harder for many employers to know which of their staff require menopause support, research has revealed.A survey of 504 HR decision makers by digital health platform Peppy found that 28% had struggled to identify those needing help during this stage of their life.Meanwhile 21% said ...
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ArticleImpact.com launches global parental leave policy
Partnership management platform Impact.com has introduced a new global parental leave policy that outlines the enhanced support available to employees.The initiative enables eligible staff at the organisation to take up to 26 weeks of fully paid parental leave, with payments set to be integrated with any government-provided wage replacement benefits ...
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ArticleSamantha Johnson: Will the national minimum wage increase support staff financial wellbeing?
Employee wellbeing has played a significant role in attraction and retention strategies for a number of years, focusing predominately on mental health and a work-life balance. Financial wellbeing is a welcome addition to this agenda.Multiple researchers have demonstrated that financial stress is one of the most significant causes for absence ...
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Supplier articleWhat did remote working teach us about reproductive health in the workplace?
Author: Zoya Ali BSc MScThe pandemic saw a sudden change in how we approach work by making remote working the “new normal” , but not without affecting our health.How has remote working affected employees?There have been reports of increased levels of stress, anxiety and depression as people try to find ...
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Supplier articlePrivate Equity Reward Insights: The Pressures and Solutions to Remain Competitive in 2022 for Portfolio Companies
Author: Louise Haines, Managing Director at Henley Reward Consulting With Private Equity seeking to outperform and remain buoyant in a volatile market the need to recruit and retain the best leadership talent has never been more critical. That said, there are a number of pressures which are ...
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OpinionKerry Hudson: Is a change ahead in flexible working laws?
UK employees seeking flexible working arrangements to help manage their work-life balance could be caught short unless they have completed at least 26 weeks of service for their current employers.With a great many businesses and employees still away from the office since the start of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, and ...
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Supplier articleAll eyes on 2022: The year of 'The Great Adjustment’
By Robert Hicks, Group HR Director at Reward GatewayAs we move rapidly into 2022, Reward Gateway’s Group HR Director Robert Hicks wanted to share his insights on what's in store for the new world of work and his reflections on big moments and lessons that have forever shaped how companies ...
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ArticlePublic services facing crippling Covid absence rates
Public services including healthcare, transport and education are coming under strain amid crippling Covid-19 (Coronavirus) absence rates.Key figures in each sector warned of the impact of soaring cases of the virus as the highly transmissible Omicron strain sweeps the UK.Health leaders indicated that the pressure of absences on services in ...
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Supplier articleTop ten tips to avoid getting into debt this Christmas
Christmas is an expensive time of year with the cost of presents, food and entertaining, and according to MoneyHelper, a quarter of individuals are worried about going into debt as a result of the festivities this year.The financial impact of the pandemic could also mean that people are struggling now, ...