All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 143

  • Sophie-Sinclair
    Opinion

    Sophie Sinclair: Employee feedback is the best source for ascertaining wellbeing priorities

    2020-10-26T06:00:52Z

    As managers, most of us are experienced in organisational change and supporting employees to navigate the uncertainty that it brings. But the unique demands of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have brought new and additional stresses. Every day, the conflicting and often frightening messages from government and the media make it ...

  • Wessanen UK promotes wellbeing initiatives to support staff through the pandemic
    Case Studies

    Wessanen UK promotes wellbeing initiatives to support staff through the pandemic

    2020-10-26T06:00:39Z

    Food producer Wessanen employs 222 people in the UK, split between its head office in Camberley and its production site in Dorset. The production site is open around the clock, manufacturing products such as Clipper Teas and Kallo rice cakes.Back in February, when it started to become apparent that the ...

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    Analysis

    How have employers’ priorities changed around wellbeing?

    2020-10-26T06:00:16Z

    Need to know:Mental health is a growing issue in the workplace with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction and suicide likely to rise.Education is key to improving employee financial wellbeing, enabling staff to make informed choices and improve their resilience.Managing employee wellbeing remotely requires a new set of competences ...

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    Opinion

    Matthew Lawrence: Wellbeing in the new normal

    2020-10-26T06:00:00Z

    With Covid-19 infection rates doubling every seven to eight days across the UK, the country is on the cusp of a second wave of the virus. Already, we have seen a huge increase in the numbers of people suffering with mental health problems as a result of the pandemic and ...

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    Supplier article

    Finding the right benefit solutions to look after both your business and your employees

    2020-10-23T14:20:20Z

    This time of economic uncertainty has exacerbated many challenges for businesses. One of the most pressing challenges for employers is creating a working environment that supports both performance and employee wellbeing.Over the past few months, we’ve found that more and more businesses are realizing these two factors go hand-in-hand. A ...

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    Work from home and avoid living at work.

    2020-10-23T10:07:46Z

    I’ve been working from home for over five years, however, even I have struggled adjusting to 2020, so how on earth are employees who are used to working in offices coping?I’ve spent more time at my desk, staring at my screen and sitting still than ever before, and I am ...

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    Reviewing benefits in the wake of Covid

    2020-10-23T08:36:54Z

    Paul Andrews, Global Benefits Director, BenefexAfter speaking to various organisations about their benefits, it’s become very clear that employee needs have changed during the pandemic, and so must the benefits employers are providing. Depending on where in the world they have their workforce, companies have adapted to this change in ...

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    6 alternatives to the office Christmas party, even if everyone is remote

    2020-10-22T07:40:45Z

    Christmas is approaching quickly, and this time it will be unlike any we’ve seen before. The upcoming season is traditionally symbolic of a time of togetherness, which is made difficult by the physical distance most of us have from our colleagues, families and friends.While companies would usually celebrate the Christmas ...

  • Fujitsu reports 12.3% mean gender pay gap
    Case Studies

    The benefits offered by Fujitsu UK and Ireland

    2020-10-22T05:00:13Z

    The benefits offered by Fujitsu UK and Ireland:PensionsA master trust pension scheme for all employees. Double matched employer contributions, for example if an employee pays 3%, the employer pays 6%, with employer contributions are capped at 10%. Contributions can be changed on a monthly basis.Healthcare and group riskGroup income protection ...

  • Fujitsu to discuss prioritising gender pay gap figures at EB Reset 2020
    Case Studies

    Fujitsu responds to Covid-19 pandemic with a focus on employees’ physical and mental wellbeing

    2020-10-22T05:00:10Z

    At Fujitsu, employees’ wellbeing and safety has always been a high priority. The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic placed this even more under the spotlight.Paula Evans, head of pensions and benefits, UK and Northern Ireland, explains how the organisation’s thinking behind its benefits strategy seeks to support this: “[The philosophy] is really ...

  • Aviva and Standard Life Aberdee gain living hours accreditation
    Article

    Aviva and Standard Life Aberdeen gain living hours accreditation

    2020-10-21T09:44:02Z

    British insurer Aviva and global investment organisation Standard Life Aberdeen have become living hours organisations, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.The Living Hours programme provides an enhanced standard for employers to abide by, going beyond the commitments of the Living Wage accreditation. Aviva and Standard Life Aberdeen, whichare the first ...

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    Supplier article

    5 top tips when implementing flexible benefits platforms

    2020-10-21T07:40:00Z

    What do you need to consider when changing your flexible employee benefits platform, or when you are putting a new one in place? With the right skills it can be relatively easy to put together a slick website that looks and feels great, but what about the ...

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    Supplier article

    The shift from legal to moral obligations

    2020-10-21T07:30:42Z

    Gethin Nadin, Director, Employee Wellbeing, BenefexEmployers the world over are currently asking the same question; what are my responsibilities when it comes to my employees’ wellbeing? While Covid has certainly changed many employers’ outlook on the importance of supporting employee wellbeing, there is still a lot of grey area of ...

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    Why the case for communication has never been stronger

    2020-10-20T08:35:18Z

    Ed Kemp, Communications Consultant, BenefexGood news, everyone!I think we could all do with some of that.You’ve been wondering how to best support employees through challenging times, whilst simultaneously dealing with your own financial pressures and budget restraints. We understand how difficult that can be.The good news is, there is one ...

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    Supplier article

    What makes us more or less susceptible to COVID-19?

    2020-10-19T11:52:00Z

    The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world; the collective emotional and physical toll, uncertainty, and disruption is like nothing most of us have ever experienced. The first wave of the global pandemic sparked many significant discoveries about our health - we realised COVID-19 impacts, everyone, differently. This ...

  • Mercer signs Race at Work charter to improve racial equality
    Article

    Mercer signs Race at Work charter to improve ethnic equality

    2020-10-19T08:59:37Z

    Consulting firm Mercer 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, developed in partnership with the UK government and charity Business in the Community (BITC), has set out to improve the workplace quality for ...

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    Supplier article

    Resetting our expectations and top trends for travel in 2021

    2020-10-16T16:17:58Z

    The travel and tourism industry has been severely affected by the pandemic and unsurprisingly everyone in the industry is keen to try and get it restarted. In the UK alone the tourism industry supports over 3,000,000 jobs and accounts for nearly 10% of GDP.With the pent-up demand caused by lockdowns, ...

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    Work-related stress: cost and compliance

    2020-10-16T14:59:56Z

    We recently surveyed a group of c50 HR professionals, during Generali’s webinar on work-related stress, in partnership with BLM Law.Work-related stress Employment Tribunal and Personal Injury claims are on the increase, bringing big financial and reputational costs to business. It could become worse as furloughing ends and burnout related claims ...

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    Busy Bees Benefits: The Role of Employee Benefits and Financial Protection in 2021

    2020-10-16T13:54:25Z

    As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news and employee benefits agenda, it’s important to stay positive when planning for the future. Is your business rising to the challenge and focusing on supporting its employees?As well as driving more community spirit and teamwork, it’s essential to review your business’s overall benefits ...

  • Aviva offers menopause support app to 6,000 employees
    Article

    Aviva offers menopause support app to UK employees

    2020-10-16T10:25:18Z

    British insurance organisation Aviva has launched a menopause app, providing its 6,000 UK employees with support if they experience symptoms, either directly or indirectly.Through the free smartphone app, employees can access specialist information, which includes a free 45-minute one-to-one consultation sessions with a menopause specialist. Employees can also utilise its ...