All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 138
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Case StudiesGerald Eve builds holistic benefits strategy that supports all areas of employee wellbeing
For Gerald Eve, a key factor in its benefits proposition is that it reflects its culture of putting its people at the centre of the firm. Helen Foley, HR director, says: “Our strategy is to have benefits that really try and support [employees] in reaching their potential in all areas ...
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Article52% of UK employees enjoy a better work-life balance after home working
More than half of UK (52%) employees said they feel closer to their families and enjoy a better work-life balance after working from home due to the Covid-19 (Coronvirus) pandemic, according to research from Future Strategy Club (FSC).The study also found that those employees want to continue home working in ...
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Supplier articleWellbeing Wednesdays: A Christmas wrap-up
Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, BenefexIn this festive round-up of 2020, we take look back at our employee wellbeing journeys and celebrate the astonishing work that HR leaders did in this tumultuous year. In a session entirely driven by the audience’s questions, this discussion looks ahead at the future of ...
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Supplier articleWhat Government easing of Bike Scheme rules means for employees
Popularity of the Bike Scheme has surged throughout 2020, but actually cycling to work hasn't been possible for many.Remote work and furlough for example have meant employees can't meet the 'qualifying journeys' rule of the scheme.In response to this, the UK Government have eased some of their rules around the ...
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Supplier articleTailor-Made or Generic Benefits?
The world is full of compromises and often; they are the only solution to keep the peace. With a compromise, however, no one is left in their ideal situation.As an employer, the biggest challenge when designing an employee benefits programme is delivering a programme that suits everyone without shattering budget ...
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Supplier articleThe Analysis and Development of Employee Benefits
Technology advancements are everywhere, from voice activated home hubs and smart televisions to programmed automotive braking systems.As technology continues to develop, the provision of employee benefits becomes easier than ever before. If you’re wondering how technology can help you as an employer, we’ve listed three questions you need to consider ...
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Supplier article5 ways to improve employee wellbeing during the festive period
The festive season is upon us with a week until Christmas! While for many people this brings on much excitement and joy, for others this is not always the case, especially during a global pandemic with so many uncertainties. A lot of stress, anxiety and loneliness is on the cards, ...
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ArticlePayPal launches virtual Christmas party for employees across the globe
Something for the weekend: Ever wondered how the rest of the world parties at Christmas? Well PayPal employees have the answer, after attending a 29-hour virtual global shindig –from the comfort of their own homesThis month, Paypal invited its employees to sit back, let their hair down, and relax – ...
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Supplier articleWhat does Long Covid support for employees look like?
By Colin Hawes, Head of Claims , Generali UK Employee BenefitsThe Coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the globe may in fact constitute a second and more long term illness to follow in its wake, according to recent research. Long Covid is a term being increasingly used to describe illness in people ...
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Supplier articleShould workplace benefits be revised amidst the ‘new way of life’?
A lot has changed since our simpler existence pre-March 2020.; this year life has been unimaginably different with occurrences that no one could have ever predicted, but of course with the bad, has come a substantial amount of good too. Society has been forced to take a ...
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Case StudiesQuincus strengthens its culture through virtual networks and support initiatives
Global organisation Quincus has continued to support its employees and keep its organisational culture alive throughout the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic with virtual events and support networks.The supply chain technology firm has headquarters in Singapore, and its 80 employees operate in teams across India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the UK, and, with ...
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Supplier articleGympass launches 2020 End of Year Awards to celebrate its community success
Gympass, the world’s leading corporate wellness platform, has launched its inaugural End Of Year Awards. And what a year it has been with Gympass’ corporate and fitness partners facing extraordinary challenges in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite everything, the Gympass community has come ...
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ArticleHargreaves Lansdown signs Race at Work charter to tackle racial inequality
Financial services organisation Hargreaves Lansdown has signed the Race at Work charter, committing to address the issues that employees from ethnic minority groups face in the workplace.The race charter, created in partnership with the UK government and charity Business in the community (BITC), has set out to improve the workplace ...
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ArticleVirgin Atlantic appoints Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer
International airline Virgin Atlantic has appointed Estelle Hollingsworth as chief people officer.In this role, Estelle will be responsible for supporting employees to thrive at work and creating an inclusive experience for all.She previously served as a vice president at the airline, where she was responsible for talent, leadership development, and ...
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Supplier articleGympass publishes Covid-19 Impact Report
Gympass, the world’s biggest corporate wellbeing platform, has released its Impact of Covid-19 in the Fitness & Wellness Universe report. Showing how COVID-19 will continue to impact the fitness industry, it also reveals how corporate wellness is top-of-mind among employers and employees to support people’s health and ...
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ArticleAwin to introduce four-day working week
Global affiliate network Awin is to introduce a four-day week for over 1,000 employees worldwide to support the wellbeing and productivity.Following a six-month pilot during which employees worked four and a half days per week, from early 2021, the organisation will move its entire workforce to a four-day working week. ...
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Article86% changing approach to health and wellbeing due to Covid-19
More than four-fifths (86%) of employers are changing their approach to employee health and wellbeing due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to research by Unum.Its Employee benefits and the value of help research, which surveyed 350 UK employers and 1,000 employees, found that the vast majority (95%) of employers ...
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Case StudiesIpsos Mori ensures employee wellbeing ranks high on the agenda
At Ipsos Mori, employees are at the centre of everything the organisation does, and it follows that any benefits that are introduced serve the purpose of meeting employees’ needs. This approach means the market research organisation has made a number of changes to its reward stategy in order to support ...
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Article42% of employees desire less work-related stress in 2021
Just under half (42%) of employees wish to experience less stress at work during 2021, according to research by PayFit.Its report, How UK HR priorities have evolved during the pandemic, which surveyed 2,002 UK workers, also found that 85% have experienced work-related worries since the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic took hold ...
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Supplier articleHow the right systems can help support frontline workers in times of change
By Jenn Bytheway, Employee Engagement Consultant at Reward GatewayWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone, it has been especially challenging for those on the front lines, who risk their safety every day for the sake of others. As frontline workers continue to go into work every day, whether ...