All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 147
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Supplier articleEchelon Health Assessment
During the first Lockdown back in March 2020, millions of people missed vital medical appointments and general screenings. Many were fearful of traveling, were uncertain on whether they could travel, worried they may catch the virus and generally feeling they did not want to add extra pressure ...
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ArticleMoneypenny and Chiswick Park banish ‘Blue Monday’
To help banish today's ‘Blue Monday’ – the date widely regarded as the most depressing day of the year – employers across the country are promoting wellbeing initiatives designed to help staff beat start-of-year anxieties.Outsourced receptionist firm Moneypenny (pictured) has exclusively revealed it has introduced the Calm meditation app on ...
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Supplier articleWhat are the best employee benefits according to employees?
Building an employee benefits package that resonates with your employees can be a tricky task.With a diverse workforce of different backgrounds and demographics that all have different wants, needs and priorities, a ‘one-size fits all’ approach is something we’ve always maintained businesses should look to avoid.However, if you know where ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: Factors to Consider with an Ageing Workforce
The workplace continues to evolve constantly, and there is now an increased number of older workers.Businesses may struggle to support their ageing workforces and their social wellbeing. It is therefore worth considering the following factors when thinking about social wellbeing with an ageing workforce:Pensions & retirementAgeismEmployee health (you may choose ...
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Supplier articleEmployee health: why it matters and how you can support it
The mental and physical health of your employees - let’s call it employee wellbeing - has never been more important. Even as long ago as 2006, the UK Companies Act added more weight to the concept of responsible corporate behaviour into its provisions through the idea of ...
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Supplier articleHow to Improve the Workplace by Focusing on Psychological Safety
If workers perceive that their mental health and emotional well-being are not being prioritised by their employer, they may feel disengaged. Particularly when their treatment is contrasted with the effort their business puts into understanding its customers.Active employee engagement and an environment of trust and mutual respect at work lead ...
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ArticleJTF Mega Discount Warehouses launches employee assistance programme
Retail store JTF Mega Discount Warehouses has introduced an employee assistance programme (EAP) to further support the wellbeing of its 500 employees during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and beyond.The programme, provided by Westfield Health, offers employees access to professional advice across a range of issues, including stress, depressions, financial wellbeing, ...
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Supplier articleWhat does 2021 mean for employee benefits?
Charlotte Godley, Head of Proposition, BenefexI think it is fair to say that we were hoping that 2021 would not start the way it has, with the country back to full lockdown! At least this time around, there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the roll ...
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Supplier articleBuilding your HR tech stack to meet employees' needs
All over the world, HR leaders have spent the last 12 months adapting engagement strategies, and embracing new tools to help improve employee connection, agility and support. This approach helps prepare teams to better handle constant disruption and sets them up for growth and success.Companies that are building their HR ...
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ArticleSalesforce, Microsoft and Apple named best places to work in UK
Salesforce, Microsoft and Apple are among the top 10 employers named in Glassdoor’s UK list of Best Places to Work in 2020.Its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, which is in its thirteenth year, is compiled using data from anonymous postings on Glassdoor’s website.Employee reviews about their jobs, work environment and employers ...
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Supplier articleWould You Choose to Work with People Who Don't Trust You?
It may seem like an odd question. But many companies fail to treat employees as if they are genuinely trusted. And in return, many employees are unconvinced that their leaders are trustworthy.This mutual disharmony can have serious ramifications for corporate culture, turnover of employees, and financial performance.Making workplace trust a ...
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Supplier articleDownload our free eBook to help with your organisation’s mental health and wellbeing strategy
There has never been a more important time for employers to focus on mental health: it is one of the biggest topics of discussion in the workplace and the ways in which employees are supported can make a huge difference to their lives, their performance and the success of their ...
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Supplier article8 can't-miss HR resources to kick off 2021
By Liana Moore-Butler, Marketing Associate2020 has been a tough year for all of us – as many businesses have struggled to communicate with employees, support their wellbeing and engage them to prevent burnout and turnover, we’ve been humbled to help you navigate these challenging times. As our gift to you, ...
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Article45% of employees do not feel supported by their employer
Under half (45%) of staff believe that their employer is not doing enough to support them, according to research by Tiger Recruitment.The organisation's Salary and Benefits Review 2021, which surveyed 2,126 employees in the UK, found that more than half (51%) of respondents believe their employer could have communicated their ...
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ArticleGarmin introduces health and wellbeing app for 800 employees
Fitness technology organisation Garmin has introduced a health and wellbeing app for its 800 employees to support them through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The organisation has partnered with Tictrac to give employees the chance to be more engaged and connected with their physical and mental health.From January 2021, employees will be ...
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ArticleAllen and Overy resets emergency paid leave days for staff
International law firm Allen and Overy is resetting its emergency paid leave policy to support employees affected by the latest Covid-19 (Coronavirus) lockdown measures.The organisation, which initially offered staff five days of paid emergency leave at the start of a 12-month rolling period, has reset the initiative so that employees ...
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Supplier articleLearning from the Latest HR Trends to Improve Your Business
The workplace is changing. And the HR trends we are seeing are not just a passing phase. They highlight the importance of an employee-focused strategy, and the benefits of embracing new technologies to support employee well-being and increase motivation, loyalty, and productivity.Prioritising employee health, improving diversity in the workforce, building ...
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Supplier articleBusy Bees Benefits: How an Ageing Workforce Will Affect Pay Strategy
The effect of the coronavirus pandemic coupled with today’s ageing population, means it’s more important than ever to devise innovative solutions that address today’s financial challenges.With employees working for longer, companies need to provide employees with salaries for extended amounts of time. This impacts stating salaries for businesses, as employers ...
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Supplier articleHealthy food habits for employees to cultivate for 2021
At the beginning of January 2021 we sat down (remotely) with our resident nutritionist Gianluca Tognon, to talk about how to kick off the year with some inspiring ideas to help employees make healthy and informed food choices. You can watch the full webinar on our website ...
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Article20% of staff forced to self-isolate receive no sick pay or wages from their employer
One-fifth (20%) of employees who are forced to self-isolate due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic have received no extra sick pay or wages from their employer, according to a poll conducted by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).The research polled 2,231 people in England and Wales who were working, on furlough, ...