All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 11
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ArticleBromford Housing Association receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Bromford Housing Association has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its aim to become a more inclusive employer.The accreditation was established by Henpicked: Menopause in The Workplace and recognises proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers who demonstrate their effectiveness in culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and ...
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Article40.6% of employers have between 0-25% health and wellbeing benefits take-up
Employee Benefits poll: Two-fifths (40.6%) of organisations revealed that their employee take-up of health and wellbeing benefits was between 0-25%, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.One-fifth (21.9%) of respondents said that their employee take-up of these type of benefits was between 26-50% and 51-75%. Meanwhile, 15.6% answered that ...
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AnalysisWhat could the Labour government mean for employers' reward and benefits strategies?
Credit: Mistervlad/Shutterstock Need to know: The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill will enhance employee rights but there are concerns that proposals could have unintended consequences, adding cost, disadvantaging some businesses and their employees, and affecting recruitment strategies. Extending pay gap reporting to ethnicity and disability may ...
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ArticleBath Building Society introduces suicide prevention and mental health tool
Bath Building Society has installed a digital mental health crisis intervention tool as part of its commitment to support employee emotional health and suicide prevention. Through a partnership with R;pple Suicide Prevention Charity, the building society has deployed the R;pple browser extension on all staff computers in ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 9 - 15 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Manager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed Heineken UK hosts townhall show dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion Job Centre security guards across England strike over pay Employee ...
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews the reward strategy
It is always the way when Big Bad Boss comes back from a seminar; he gets a rush of enthusiasm for making changes. Well, not so much for making them, but for making me make them. This time he wants me to review the reward strategy. Now as it happens, ...
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ArticleAtkinsRéalis becomes menopause-friendly employer
Engineering consultancy firm AtkinsRéalis has become a menopause-friendly employer as part of its position as a business dedicated to inclusive workplace practices and policies.Established by industry experts Henpicked, the accreditation sets and assesses clear and high standards. To achieve it, AtkinsRéalis was assessed by an independent panel and was required ...
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ArticleStagecoach bus workers in Oldham agree to pay and conditions offer
More than 450 Stagecoach bus workers based in Oldham have agreed to an improvement in their pay and conditions following negotiations.The discussions between the employer and the union Unite, which represents the employees, resulted in a 6.25% pay increase and an additional five days of holiday, along with a major ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Vagabond Wines
The benefits on offer at Vagabond Wines: Pension A master trust pensions scheme with Cushon. Employer contribution is 3%. Group risk Critical illness insurance, employer paid, for all employees. Healthcare and wellbeing A health cash plan with Medicash, employer paid, for all ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Vagabond Wines ensures its benefits proposition supports a culture of community
Audio: SoundCloud Widget At a glance Vagabond Wines is a hospitality business that provides a wide range of wine to taste and discover alongside a wide selection of food. Typical job roles range from wine advisors to chefs, hospitality managers and a full central ...
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OpinionSarah Tahamtani: Supporting and celebrating neurodiversity in the workplace
The Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published in February 2024, identified that autistic jobseekers often struggled due to generic job descriptions which they could not satisfy, interview questions and approaches which were not adapted to fit their needs and challenging sensory environments.What is clear, is that there is a significant ...
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Article81% of staff notice feelings of burnout when they cannot take time off work
A majority (81%) of UK employees revealed that they notice increasing feelings of burnout, exhaustion, or poor mental health when they cannot take time off work, according to new research by Breathe. The HR platform for small to medium-sized businesses surveyed 1,000 UK working adults aged 18-65 ...
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ArticleDementia UK receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to support its employees experiencing perimenopause and the menopause. The menopause-friendly accreditation was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace. It recognises proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace by setting clear ...
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ArticleManager on sick leave for four years not unfairly dismissed
A woman who was sacked after being off sick for more than four years has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.Henderson, who suffered from a condition causing insomnia and brain fog, took her employer to the employment tribunal on the grounds of disability discrimination.She was employed by Maximus UK Services, ...
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Supplier articleWhat Can HR Learn From ‘Inside Out 2’?
Disney Pixar’s latest ‘Inside Out’ sequel has become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.Millions of people have flocked to the cinema to watch the motion picture, which explores a world where our complex inner emotions are personified as unique and endearing characters.The record-breaking movie follows the main character, Riley, ...
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Article64% of younger workers most value health cover as a benefit
Almost two thirds (64%) of younger workers said health cover is their most valued benefit, compared to 46% of those aged over 55, according to research by Simplyhealth.The health plan provider survey of 500 HR decision makers across UK businesses and 2,000 employees also found that 78% of younger respondents ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 2 - 8 August 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Microsoft awards staff one-off performance-based cash awardOsbornes Law launches fertility testing as a staff healthcare benefitSaudi Arabia enhances retirement age, pension contributions and maternity leaveSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditationHong Kong and Israel award ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Supporting staff through troubling times
Current unrest across the UK mean this is a worrying and frightening time for many. The violence and ongoing threat of further unrest is extremely unsettling, even for those that have not been identified as potential targets.Although the actions of anti-racism protestors and local communities which came together against the ...
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Supplier articleTackling Teacher Burnout
When does teacher burnout occur, and how can employers and education leaders help prevent it? In this blog, Pluxee UK explores the increasing issue of teacher burnout, its causes, and effective strategies for managing and reducing excess stress. With examples shared during their podcast series, Putting the ...
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ArticleSodexo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Facilities and property management, catering and food services firm Sodexo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its efforts to foster an inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers who present high standards and proven practices that support the menopause. ...