All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 146
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Supplier articleMaking your benefits work for you: A step-by-step guide
Charlotte Godley, Head of Proposition, BenefexWhen I first started in employee benefits some 20 years ago, all that was available under an employer benefit arrangement outside of Pension were insurances, additional holiday and the odd lifestyle benefit like wine clubs and retail vouchers. Whilst insurance and holiday remain the most ...
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Supplier articleStress in the workplace – find out how we can help ourselves and each other
In the second in our two-part blog series on stress, we use this post to suggest some practical steps that employers and employees can take to help tackle high-level stress, especially during the COVID pandemic.These suggestions are based on best practice advice given by the NHS and show how making ...
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Supplier articleXexec launches Chrome Extension revolutionising employee benefits
Xexec has launched the first-of-its kind Chrome Extension for every user of its employee discounts platform, revolutionising employee benefits. Available to all clients, Xexec’s new Chrome Extension will automatically present relevant deals straight from the portal to every employee using the Chrome Search Engine.By simply installing the Xexec Chrome Extension ...
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Supplier articleAbsence management: how to better equip your line managers
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsThe 1st February marks #NationalSickieDay; arguably not something worthy of celebration. But it does help highlight a problem; one that has shown a marked resurgence recently. So, this day could be seen as a useful reminder on ...
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ArticleLockdown benefits ‘not fit for purpose’
New research by employee benefits provider Edenred suggests staff are dissatisfied with the level of support they are getting from their organisation – with lockdown benefits branded ‘not fit for purpose’.The research, which questioned 2,000 UK employees, found employers were seen to be falling short in the areas of reward ...
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ArticleSMEs create surge in demand for employee benefits
Results of the 2021 Employee Benefits and Workplace Satisfaction Survey from financial wellbeing provider Drewberry found that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were responsible for a huge surge in demand for new employee benefits types last year.According to the data, nearly half (47.4) introduced additional employee benefits during 2020 – ...
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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 ...