All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 137

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    What are the best employee benefits according to employees?

    2021-01-15T15:27:02Z

    Building an employee benefits package that resonates with your employees can be a tricky task.With a diverse workforce of different backgrounds and demographics that all have different wants, needs and priorities, a ‘one-size fits all’ approach is something we’ve always maintained businesses should look to avoid.However, if you know where ...

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    Busy Bees Benefits: Factors to Consider with an Ageing Workforce

    2021-01-15T13:13:02Z

    The workplace continues to evolve constantly, and there is now an increased number of older workers.Businesses may struggle to support their ageing workforces and their social wellbeing. It is therefore worth considering the following factors when thinking about social wellbeing with an ageing workforce:Pensions & retirementAgeismEmployee health (you may choose ...

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    Employee health: why it matters and how you can support it

    2021-01-15T12:14:00Z

    The mental and physical health of your employees - let’s call it employee wellbeing - has never been more important. Even as long ago as 2006, the UK Companies Act added more weight to the concept of responsible corporate behaviour into its provisions through the idea of ...

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    How to Improve the Workplace by Focusing on Psychological Safety

    2021-01-15T11:15:55Z

    If workers perceive that their mental health and emotional well-being are not being prioritised by their employer, they may feel disengaged. Particularly when their treatment is contrasted with the effort their business puts into understanding its customers.Active employee engagement and an environment of trust and mutual respect at work lead ...

  • JTF Mega Discount Warehouses launches employee assistance programme
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    JTF Mega Discount Warehouses launches employee assistance programme

    2021-01-15T10:04:54Z

    Retail store JTF Mega Discount Warehouses has introduced an employee assistance programme (EAP) to further support the wellbeing of its 500 employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and beyond.The programme, provided by Westfield Health, offers employees access to professional advice across a range of issues, including stress, depressions, financial wellbeing, ...

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    What does 2021 mean for employee benefits?

    2021-01-15T08:35:42Z

    Charlotte Godley, Head of Proposition, BenefexI think it is fair to say that we were hoping that 2021 would not start the way it has, with the country back to full lockdown! At least this time around, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the roll ...

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    Building your HR tech stack to meet employees' needs

    2021-01-13T17:44:25Z

    All over the world, HR leaders have spent the last 12 months adapting engagement strategies, and embracing new tools to help improve employee connection, agility and support. This approach helps prepare teams to better handle constant disruption and sets them up for growth and success.Companies that are building their HR ...

  • Salesforce, Microsoft and Apple named best places to work in UK
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    Salesforce, Microsoft and Apple named best places to work in UK

    2021-01-13T10:31:24Z

    Salesforce, Microsoft and Apple are among the top 10 employers named in Glassdoor’s UK list of Best Places to Work in 2020.Its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, which is in its thirteenth year, is compiled using data from anonymous postings on Glassdoor’s website.Employee reviews about their jobs, work environment and employers ...

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    Would You Choose to Work with People Who Don't Trust You?

    2021-01-12T13:39:28Z

    It may seem like an odd question. But many companies fail to treat employees as if they are genuinely trusted. And in return, many employees are unconvinced that their leaders are trustworthy.This mutual disharmony can have serious ramifications for corporate culture, turnover of employees, and financial performance.Making workplace trust a ...

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    Download our free eBook to help with your organisation’s mental health and wellbeing strategy

    2021-01-12T12:47:41Z

    There has never been a more important time for employers to focus on mental health: it is one of the biggest topics of discussion in the workplace and the ways in which employees are supported can make a huge difference to their lives, their performance and the success of their ...

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    8 can't-miss HR resources to kick off 2021

    2021-01-12T12:43:39Z

    By Liana Moore-Butler, Marketing Associate2020 has been a tough year for all of us – as many businesses have struggled to communicate with employees, support their wellbeing and engage them to prevent burnout and turnover, we’ve been humbled to help you navigate these challenging times. As our gift to you, ...

  • 45% of employees do not feel supported by their employer
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    45% of employees do not feel supported by their employer

    2021-01-12T11:45:02Z

    Under half (45%) of staff believe that their employer is not doing enough to support them, according to research by Tiger Recruitment.The organisation's Salary and Benefits Review 2021, which surveyed 2,126 employees in the UK, found that more than half (51%) of respondents believe their employer could have communicated their ...

  • Garmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employees
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    Garmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employees

    2021-01-12T10:26:55Z

    Fitness technology organisation Garmin has introduced a health and wellbeing app for its 800 employees to support them through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation has partnered with Tictrac to give employees the chance to be more engaged and connected with their physical and mental health.From January 2021, employees will be ...

  • Allen and Overy gives five extra days of emergency leave to staff
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    Allen and Overy resets emergency paid leave days for staff

    2021-01-11T11:00:51Z

    International law firm Allen and Overy is resetting its emergency paid leave policy to support employees affected by the latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown measures.The organisation, which initially offered staff five days of paid emergency leave at the start of a 12-month rolling period, has reset the initiative so that employees ...

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    Learning from the Latest HR Trends to Improve Your Business

    2021-01-08T16:44:41Z

    The workplace is changing. And the HR trends we are seeing are not just a passing phase. They highlight the importance of an employee-focused strategy, and the benefits of embracing new technologies to support employee well-being and increase motivation, loyalty, and productivity.Prioritising employee health, improving diversity in the workforce, building ...

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    Busy Bees Benefits: How an Ageing Workforce Will Affect Pay Strategy

    2021-01-08T14:38:44Z

    The effect of the coronavirus pandemic coupled with today’s ageing population, means it’s more important than ever to devise innovative solutions that address today’s financial challenges.With employees working for longer, companies need to provide employees with salaries for extended amounts of time. This impacts stating salaries for businesses, as employers ...

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    Healthy food habits for employees to cultivate for 2021

    2021-01-08T13:28:00Z

    At the beginning of January 2021 we sat down (remotely) with our resident nutritionist Gianluca Tognon, to talk about how to kick off the year with some inspiring ideas to help employees make healthy and informed food choices. You can watch the full webinar on our website ...

  • 20% of staff forced to self-isolate receive no sick pay from their employer
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    20% of staff forced to self-isolate receive no sick pay or wages from their employer

    2021-01-08T11:20:14Z

    One-fifth (20%) of employees who are forced to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have received no extra sick pay or wages from their employer, according to a poll conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The research polled 2,231 people in England and Wales who were working, on furlough, ...

  • Vegan Liftz seeks meat-lovers to test out a plant-based diet
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    Vegan Liftz seeks meat-eaters to test out a plant-based diet

    2021-01-07T15:06:27Z

    Something for the weekend: Meat-eaters young and old have a chance to try something new this January, as Vegan Liftz is offering to pay California-based volunteers to eat vegan food for 30 days.Three meat lovers will be paid $3,500 (£2,576) each to venture into a new world of veganism for ...

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    How HR can help parents manage work and childcare through COVID-19

    2021-01-07T14:03:18Z

    Lockdowns and restrictions have placed a huge amount of pressure on parents. Restrictions and school closures have made it difficult to arrange childcare and balancing work, childcare and work-life balance is a key issue.While it also presents a challenge for HR in how to support parents, thankfully a lot of ...