All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 140
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Supplier article5G: Echelon Health explores radiation health concerns
5G, which stands for 5th generation, is the latest and fastest version of cellular internet which can be up to 100 times faster than its previous self, 4G. There are many concerns about everyday environmental factors which may be affecting our health unbeknown to us; microwaves- do they really transmit ...
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Supplier articleThe future of workplace health
Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, Benefex.In this session we welcome back Harry Bliss, Co-Founder of Champion Health, who was a huge hit at the Benefex Forum in February. Harry joins me to discuss the future of workplace health; looking at how businesses can begin to plan a medium-term strategy for ...
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ArticleMitie, Bupa and E.On recognised among UK's most inclusive employers
Mitie (pictured), Bupa and E.On are among the organisations that have been recognised in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers 2020/21 list, compiled by Inclusive Companies.The league table of the most inclusive employers in the UK recognises organisations that have adopted best practices in creating an inclusive workplace for all ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Out of sight, out of mind?
Throughout 2020, Employee Benefits’ daily email alerts have been filled with stories of employers introducing or enhancing the support they offer for their workforces as life changed significantly as a result of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. But is this true of all organisations, particularly as many battle for survival amid ...
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Supplier articleCovid-19 Health Assessments
2020 will be remembered for one thing – Covid-19. Whilst vigorous debate continues over so many aspects of the virus, there are a few things we do now know for certain. Similar to other viruses that attack our respiratory system in the first instance, Covid-19 can be ...
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Supplier articleHow to scale Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives
By Leah Ben-Ami, Director of Learning at C SpaceThe pandemic and the racial injustice protests stemming from the murder of George Floyd – in my own hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota – really accelerated and reprioritised our DEI efforts on a global scale. Within a month we had to have some ...
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Supplier articlePromoting a healthy work-life balance for employees
We were contacted by an employer, keen to promote a healthy work/life balance for their employees who were working remotely. They were particularly eager to know what barriers employees were facing to improving their wellbeing. A survey showed that their employees were facing a number of challenges, ...
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ArticleUnilever to trial four-day working week in New Zealand
Unilever is to begin a year-long trial of a four-day week at its offices in New Zealand with the aim of changing the way work is done, not increasing the hours worked over four days.From 7 December, 81 employees at the consumer goods organisation, which owns brands such as as ...
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Supplier articlePlanning for the return to traditional working practices
The Covid-19 pandemic, as the world has now learned, is a process rather than an event. The virus remains deadly and will shape our working practices for the foreseeable future. We need to constantly adapt to its ongoing challenges. One significant challenge is going to be getting ...
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Case StudiesRoyal Mail's mental health first aid programme aims to increase awareness and decrease stigma
Royal Mail Group introduced a mental health first aid programme to better support the wellbeing of its 140,000 staff.Helping employees look after their wellbeing is a key part of its overall healthcare strategy. In June 2018, the organisation began working with Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) to provide employee ...
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Infographic: Benefits to support mental health in the workplace
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AnalysisWhat attributes are required for a workplace mental health ambassador?
Need to know: Taking a proactive approach and investing in employees' mental wellbeing has become a key issue for many employers.Employers must understand the role and responsiblities of a mental health ambassador to appoint the most appropriate people to champion an environment of good mental health.A mental health ambassador should ...
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ArticleNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust launches green reward scheme
Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a green reward programme to engage its 14,500 employees with environmental sustainability and wellbeing across all hospitals. The Shine Rewards programme, provided by sustainability and wellbeing engagement provider Jump, is aimed at motivating staff to make behavioural changes to help the ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer announces closure on Boxing Day to give employees a rest
British retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S) has announced its decision to close on Boxing Day 2020 to give its employees a rest over the festive period.The closure of its operations on 26 December is to support the wellbeing of staff and recognise their hard work during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Virtual GP Services - Have You Used Them?
Have you ever experienced trying to get a doctor’s appointment, only to be told there is a wait of several weeks? Trying to get an appointment can be difficult in the best of times, but more so now than ever, following the outbreak of the coronavirus.As an employer, it’s important ...
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Supplier articleEngagement Excellence Live: On-demand presentations
By Charlotte Neal, Senior Employee Engagement Specialist at Reward GatewayDid you miss out on last week's Engagement Excellence Live: Innovate & Evolve to Support Your People? I have to say, we had a great day piling up loads of advice and stories around how to reinvigorate your workforce through key ...
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Case StudiesSir Robert McAlpine builds on its future-proofed reward strategy with a family focus
As a construction and civil engineering business with a history spanning over 150 years, family-friendly benefits may not be an obvious thing that springs to mind when considering Sir Robert McAlpine’s reward strategy. However, as a family-owned and run organisation, the employer recognises the importance of providing support and assistance ...
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ArticleRostrum introduces health and wellbeing scheme for staff
PR and content marketing agency Rostrum has introduced a health and wellbeing benefits plan for its 28 employees.The new scheme, which is provided by Health Shield, offers Rostrum employees access to 24-hour counselling support and an online GP service, as well as discounts on fitness and wellbeing initiatives, including gym ...
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Supplier articleEncouraging your employees to use wellbeing to cope with the extended work from home reality
Working from home for some employees is an alien concept which takes some adjustment. When you’re used to a routine that involves travelling to the office, chatting with colleagues, getting into the office ‘buzz’ and collaborating on work projects in the real world of physical meetings, suddenly being plunged into ...
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ArticleHermes UK launches mental health first aiders programme
Parcel delivery organisation Hermes UK has appointed 72 mental health ambassadors to promote good mental health across its organisation.The organisation, which employs 5,500 staff, has equipped 72 volunteers with the resources and skills to support staff that are struggling with mental health issues during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The mental health ...