All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 12
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ArticleTribunal rules disabled Scottish government social care worker was discriminated against
An employment tribunal has found that a disabled team leader within the social care division of the Scottish government was discriminated against due to not receiving the necessary equipment to work.James Blair, who uses a wheelchair due to spondylitis, a degenerative spinal cord disease, joint condition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and dyslexia, ...
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ArticleVeolia, Aldermore and Vitality named on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2024
Resource management service Veolia, banking organisation Aldermore and health insurance firm Vitality have made the top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2024.To compile the list, the publication used 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey to find out what workers at very big, big, medium and ...
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Article44% of staff now prefer hybrid working arrangements
Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco.Its third annual Global Marco new consumer report, which was conducted in partnership with research technology organisation Cint, and surveyed more than 7,300 participants in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, ...
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Supplier articleInternational Nurses Day: A Day of Recognition and Appreciation
International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th to acknowledge and honour the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. Despite the significant support nurses provide to others, recent findings from the NHS Staff Survey have highlighted the challenges they face.Shockingly, two in five NHS staff members report experiencing work-related stress (1), ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employerSackers launches carer’s leave policy and commits to support neurodiversityTribunal strikes equal pay from BBC presenter claimsVirgin Media O2 rolls out staff ...
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OpinionSamantha Dickinson: How to build and support a healthy workforce
Stress is an inevitable part of life. In the workplace it can build resilience, pushing individuals to adapt and perform under pressure, which leads to personal growth. However, when stress becomes overwhelming it leads to decreased productivity, burnout and debilitating health problems. Recognising and managing employee stress levels is crucial ...
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Supplier articleWork-life balance... supporting the needs of working parents
Following on from last week’s Maternal Mental Health Campaign, we’re keeping the focus on working parents. We say working parents, but there will be a specific focus on working mums for reasons we’ll delve into during this blog. Work-life balance isn’t just about time; it’s about having the energy – ...
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ArticleShowtown Blackpool rolls out play days and commits to making work fun
Showtown Blackpool, which is operated by the Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust, has introduced quarterly play days and monthly feel better circles to create a workplace culture of success for its employees.Through the creation of a cultural programme that reflected its values as part of a year-long partnership with consultancy ...
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Article75% used workplace schemes to access healthcare services through insurance
Of the 1.8 million employees who accessed healthcare services through health or protection insurance in 2022, 1.3 million (75%) relied on workplace-provided schemes to do so, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).Its Growing demand – increased use of health and protection services in 2022 report also ...
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ArticleAbercrombie and Kent Travel Group launches paid global parental leave policy
Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.The group, which has 2,500 employees in more than 55 offices around the globe, will provide a minimum of 18 weeks of paid parental ...
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Article77% of staff with cancer do not think benefits meet their needs
More than three-quarters (77%) of employees with cancer do not think their employee benefits fully meet their needs, according to research by specialist cancer support services provider Reframe Cancer.Its The employee experience report: living and working with cancer report, which surveyed 500 UK adults who are employed with cancer or ...
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ArticleCambridge Intelligence and Weil Gotshal and Manges shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer
Data visualisation technology firm Cambridge Intelligence and law firm Weil Gotshal and Manges have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – small employer at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement ...
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Article59% of employees have not called in sick when they needed to
Almost three-fifths (59%) of UK employees have not taken time off work due to illness or injury despite needing to, according to research by protection and employee benefits provider Metlife UK.Its survey of 2,009 employees found that when asked why they did not call in sick when they needed to, ...
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ArticleTesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employer
Supermarkets Tesco and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Bank of AmericaBarratt DevelopmentsCadent GasCentricaCitiExperianLidl ...
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Supplier articleInclusive employee rewards for all generations
Last week, the world celebrated Global Intergenerational Week, a campaign that encourages us to view the relationships between older and younger people as essential. There’s much to learn from each generation, especially in the workplace, with the older generations acknowledging that the younger generations have just as much to offer ...
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ArticleViatris launches global mental wellbeing platform
Copyright © 2023 Viatris Inc. All rights reservedPharmaceutical organisation Viatris has launched a mental wellbeing platform for its 300 employees globally.Through the platform, which is provided by Unmind, Viatris’ employees along with up to five family members or friends can take steps to proactively manage their mental health and help ...
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Case StudiesHuntsman demonstrates care for employees’ health through fitness benefits
With a diverse workforce that spans various ages, backgrounds and lifestyles, tailoring house Huntsman demonstrates its care for its employees’ health and wellbeing through its fitness benefits.The organisation has 60 employees across its Savile Row, London and New York locations. Its client managers and tailors spend a lot of time ...
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Case StudiesHerbert Smith Freehills uses wellbeing fund to improve employees’ physical health
Credit: GettyImages-512573587Herbert Smith Freehills supports its employees' physical and mental health through a wellbeing fund, which is part of its benefits programme.Operating from 24 offices across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and North America regions, the law firm employs 4,000 lawyers and has a total workforce of ...
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AnalysisWhat can employers offer to improve employees’ fitness journeys?
Fitness benefits include discounted or subsidised membership to gyms, health clubs and studios partnerships, providing an annual employee fitness and wellbeing budget and on-site exercise classes.Employers should provide equal access to benefits for all employees, regardless of their work locations.By listening to employees and providing options based on needs and ...
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Article34% say health and wellbeing support is important to recruitment and retention
One-third (34%) of employers said health and wellbeing support is more important than ever to recruitment and retention, according to research by health and wellbeing firm Towergate Health and Protection.Its survey of 500 HR professionals also found that 34% of respondents have seen increased interest in their overall benefits packages, ...