All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 145
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ArticleOne-in-five employees have no flexible working options
Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has revealed a serious lack of flexible working opportunities – leading it to call for flexibility to be a day-one right.The research finds one-in-five employees (19%) currently work in organisations that offer no flexible working options at all, while nearly a ...
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Supplier articleSupporting Mental Health at Work
Time to Talk Day 2021 will be held on Thursday 4 February, and aims to increase conversations about mental health and wellbeing. According to Time to Change, even small conversations about mental health have the power to make a big difference, and employers should encourage discussion within the workplace.It goes ...
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Supplier articleTop Tips for Looking After Your Employees’ Health
All organisations have an obligation to look after their employees’ health, safety and welfare. This is especially important during the coronavirus pandemic, which has not only exacerbated physical health needs, but has also shone a light on mental health and wellbeing in times of emotional and financial difficulty.According to research ...
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ArticleEmployers found lacking in offering period support
Research by Bloody Good Period – the organisation that provides period products to refugees, asylum-seekers and others who can’t afford or access them – has revealed employers need to do more to support their menstruating staff.A survey of 3,000 people found 89% of respondents suffer some form of stress in ...
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Supplier articleYour go-to employee productivity guide for 2021
Targets! If you are a manager, team leader, or head of department, it seems likely that you will be under pressure to meet them. You might be hardworking, lead by example, and a meticulous planner; but if your team aren’t pulling their weight, it can be hard ...
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ArticleCovid-19 causing a burnout epidemic
New data by OC Tanner has revealed that the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is causing a different kind of global crisis – that of employee burnout.According to its 2021 Global Culture Report – which surveyed 40,000 employees – Coronavirus has increased rates of burnout by 15% globally, while it rises by ...
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Supplier articleIS ONLY HR RESPONSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS?
An organisation’s HR department usually carries the responsibility of overseeing and managing the Employee Benefits programme. However, over the last decade we have seen both the breadth of Employee Benefits Schemes increase and with that the number of people involved. From the traditional provision of pensions and medical insurance, we ...
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Supplier article4 ways technology can help employees discuss diversity in the workplace
By Catrin Lewis, Head of Global Engagement and Internal CommunicationsDiversity, Equity & Inclusion has topped the list of many HR leaders as a renewed focus for the year 2020 and beyond – 36% of HR leaders surveyed predict that diversity and inclusion will increase in importance in 2021.Our own internal ...
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ArticleThe Planet Mark appoints its first people and culture manager
The Planet Mark – provider of the internationally recognised sustainability certification standard for business – has appointed Angela Murray-Brown as its first people and culture manager.In her new role, Murray-Brown – who has a MSc in occupational and organisational psychology – will be responsible for supporting and empowering employees to ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Employee appreciation has never been more important
As the effects of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continue to be felt across the world, many employers are being forced to furlough staff, reduce pay or implement job cuts in a bid to stay in business.Meanwhile, it is likely that remaining employees at these organisations are facing personal struggles of ...
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ArticleCronkshaw Fold Farm offers goat cameos to combat Zoom fatigue
Something for the weekend: If you're suffering from Zoom fatigue, Cronkshaw Fold Farm might just have the solution to keep spirits up during virtual communications.You may be used to colleagues ‘butting in’ during video calls, but how would you feel if a goat popped up on your screen?The Lancashire farm ...
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Supplier articlePodcast: Building a proactive wellbeing programme for remote employees
COVID has led to huge changes in how work is being done and how workplaces are operating. The move to flexible and home working is reshaping the workplace and presents different health and wellbeing challenges for employers and their employees. In a recent podcast, we looked in ...
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Supplier articleFind out how to spot red flags of stress in your employees
Stress is something that we often hear about at work, especially during the COVID pandemic. Employers know that stress-related illness can often be a major reason why their employees are off work and yet they often miss the signs of trouble before it is too late.We have developed two blog ...
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Supplier articleInfographic: Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace
Did you know that only 14% of employees feel comfortable discussing their mental health worries at work?As an employer you are in a unique position to influence employee wellbeing. Our infographic offers valuable insights into:Current statistics around mental health in the workplace and the stigma associated with itThe cost of ...
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Supplier articleChecklist: Building a Culture of Wellbeing for your Organisation
To secure long-term, sustainable success, employers need a happy, healthy and motivated workforce. This doesn’t just happen – it requires effort, energy, leadership buy-in and resources.A culture of wellbeing that helps your people thrive as individuals will also help your organisation thrive in its interactions with your key stakeholders, including ...
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AnalysisHow can employers support the long-term physical health of their workforce?
Need to know:The physical health of employees has been put at risk due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic across all sectors and industries.Organisations can introduce initiatives and incentives to encourage and motivate staff to engage in physical activity during the crisis.Those who are unable to work from home require extensive ...
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OpinionIta Waller: More needs to be done to support the long-term health of employees
Last year fundamentally challenged long-established certainties about what we think is safe and what we believe to be healthy.The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic brought many changes and challenges to our working lives that we neither predicted nor planned, and people who experienced health conditions before found their feelings were intensified.The health ...
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Case StudiesNSG Pilkington provides health kiosk to support employees through the pandemic
Manufacturing organisation NSG Pilkington has had to adapt to the health concerns that come with having a workforce unable to work from home.In November 2020 in the midst of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, many employees were worried about their physical and mental health due to the uncertainty that the current ...
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OpinionDr Lynda Shaw: Employers need to prioritise employee health and wellbeing
We have been living in a heightened state of fear and stress due to the uncertainty of the pandemic. The best leaders at this time are not just visionaries, nor are they simply those who are able to make decisions quickly and adapt to changing circumstances. The best leaders in ...
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How 4 must-have employee wellbeing tools can improve the employee experience
By Charlotte Neal, Senior Employee Engagement Specialist at Reward GatewayWhen you look after your people, you also teach them to look after themselves – that’s a little thought that sprung to mind when reflecting on the past nine months. In a year that brought us more peaks and troughs than ...