All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 11
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ArticleHanover Scotland receives gold employee wellbeing accreditation
Housing association Hanover Scotland has received gold accreditation for its commitment and dedication to employee health and wellbeing from Investors in People.To obtain the accreditation, the organisation went through an assessment process that focused on various aspects of workplace wellbeing. It scored well in areas such as leadership, support, and ...
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AnalysisPodcast: Why eye health should be at the centre of employee wellbeing
Credit: udra11 / Shutterstock In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, in association with Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, Giles Edmonds, clinical services director at Specsavers, discusses the importance of focusing on eye health in workplace wellbeing strategies. During the discussion with Employee Benefits’ editor Debbie Lovewell-Tuck, Giles ...
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Supplier articleIs your employee benefits provider meeting Consumer Duty standards?
By Tracey Ward, Head of Marketing & Business Development, Generali UK Employee BenefitsThe new Consumer Duty rules, introduced last year, enhanced the Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) requirements by placing emphasis on achieving, and monitoring, good customer outcomes. The Consumer Duty rules might not always apply to providers of employee benefits, ...
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ArticleRecruitment and retention are biggest HR priorities for 40% of employers this year
Employee Benefits poll: Two-fifths (40%) of organisations revealed that their biggest HR priority this year is staff recruitment and retention, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers. Meanwhile, 13% of respondents said diversity, equity and inclusion, and retaining talent were their largest priorites this year, 10% ...
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Supplier article5 HR Trends for 2024
It’s no secret that HR professionals play a vital role in shaping the future of work. You must adapt to changes in real time to ensure that turnover goes down and employee satisfaction remains high. From leveraging analytics for better decision-making to embracing inclusive policies that foster ...
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ArticleCost of poor employee mental health is £51 billion per year
The cost of poor employee mental health has been found to be £51 billion per year, down from £56 billion in 2021, but up from £45 billion in 2019, according to new research from Deloitte.The professional services network surveyed 3,156 working adults, of which 1,834 were working parents, for its ...
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ArticleEmployee engagement considered biggest HR priority for organisations
Employee engagement is the biggest HR priority influencing organisations’ approaches to people strategy, according to a study by employee engagement platforms Reward Gateway and Edenred.Their Employee engagement: an economic value study, which surveyed more than 300 organisations across Australia, the US, the UK, and the European Union, also found 48% ...
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ArticleCentral Co-op rolls out mental, physical and emotional wellbeing campaign
Retailer Central Co-op has rolled out a campaign dedicated to prioritising the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of its employees.Launched during Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 May) and titled ‘We’ve got you’, the campaign will be hosted on the employer’s Difference Maker Hub, a centralised platform that offers access to ...
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ArticleNHS England launches workforce wellbeing programme
NHS England has launched a £16 million NHS workforce wellbeing programme.The NHS workforce wellbeing programme will run for three years and includes initiatives that have been co-designed and led by NHS staff.NHS Charities Together, which represents around 200 charities in the health service, has provided an initial £6 million of ...
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ArticleNewcastle for Intermediaries signs mortgage industry mental health charter
Newcastle for Intermediaries, the mortgages arm of Newcastle Building Society, has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter as part of its commitment and strategic approach to mental health and wellbeing.The charter was established to support UK firms operating within the mortgage sector in response to a worsening mental health ...
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ArticleVienna and Copenhagen among best cities for working and wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Vienna, Copenhagen and Amsterdam have been found to be some of the best cities in the world to work in that are also good for employees’ wellbeing.Airline Icelandair analysed more than 100 of the most prominent cities in the world based on internet speed, the cost ...
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Supplier articleThe HR Leadership Handbook: Proven Strategies for Facilitating a High-Performing Workforce
HR professionals wear many hats. For starters, you need to hire right, foster a thriving work environment, and navigate complex issues delicately. But where do you even begin?OnHand’s HR Leadership Handbook is your all-in-one guide to becoming the ultimate people champion. Inside, you'll discover:Expert tips on navigating complex issues like ...
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ArticleJust 39% of HR decision-makers believe their wellbeing strategy meets staff needs
Just two-fifths (39%) of HR decision-makers believe their current wellbeing strategy adequately meets the needs of their workforce, according to research by benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits.Its survey of 1,000 senior HR decision-makers also found that just under half (49%) of large corporate respondents with more than 250 employees believe ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Zappi
The benefits on offer at Zappi:PensionMaster trust with 3% employer and 5% employee contribution through net pay arrangement of full earnings not qualifying earnings.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer funded, for all employees.Group income protection, employer funded, for all employees.In patient and out patient care through private medical ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Zappi offers a flexible employee experience for a global workforce
Listen: From its journey as a tech start-up through to a scale-up firm, consumer insights platform Zappi has turned its focus to remaining competitive while offering an attractive employee experience. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Tom Holliss, chief people officer, discusses how Zappi builds on its ...
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ArticleThreesixty Architecture enhances paid maternity and adoption leave
Threesixty Architecture has enhanced its maternity and adoption leave in a bid to tackle gender disparity within the sector.From 15 May, employees will be entitled to six months of fully paid maternity and adoption leave. Associate director Gina Colley helped shape the new policy, which is designed to support employees' ...
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ArticleUniversity College of Estate Management rolls out mental wellbeing support
Reading-based University College of Estate Management (UCEM) has rolled out mental wellbeing support for its 350 employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the organisation’s employees will be able to access an app to prevent, detect and manage mental health conditions and stress. The resources available include daily check-ins, a ...
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Article72% say mental health benefits are important in decision to stay with employer
Almost three-quarters (72%) of UK workers aged between 18 and 24 feel that mental health benefits and initiatives are an important factor when deciding whether to stay with an employer, according to research by healthcare provider Axa Health. Its 2024 UK mind health workplace report, which surveyed ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Mental Health... Tips for finding #MomentsForMovement
Our mind and body are connected. What impacts one is often felt by the other. Movement helps work stress through our bodies, giving us an outlet and improving employee mental health. This year's Mental Health Awareness Week campaign encourages us to move more for our mental health. Read on to ...
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Article59% of managers have seen mental wellbeing impacted due to fewer resources
More than half (59%) of UK managers have reported that their mental wellbeing has been impacted as a result of being asked to do more with fewer resources, according to research by global benefits and reward platform provider Perkbox.Its survey of 2,000 UK managers also found that 49% said they ...