All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 161

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    Case Studies

    The benefits offered by Smarkets

    2020-04-07T05:00:27Z

    The benefits offered by SmarketsPensionContract-based pension scheme with a 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.PayPay transparency across the organisationSelf-set salariesFamily friendly and work-life balanceOn-call nanny, available to an employee up to five times a yearOnsite childcare room for bringing a child to workFlexible working available around core office hours of ...

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    Case Studies

    Smarkets backs employee mental health with suite of wellbeing benefits

    2020-04-07T05:00:27Z

    Talent in the technology sector is highly sought after; like many industries, technology organisations are competing for the top applicants, and to do so means offering a competitive suite of benefits, appealing work or an attractive workplace culture. Financial technology start-up Smarkets claims all three.Susan Pinto, HR manager, says: “Our ...

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    Working from home: tips to help your people get settled

    2020-04-05T23:00:52Z

    As we all try to find our feet during this unprecedented outbreak, we know that, for many of you and your employees, working from home permanently will be completely brand new. To help everyone adjust to their new workplace, we’ve pulled together some of the best advice on how to ...

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    Protecting the mental health of you and your people

    2020-04-03T09:07:49Z

    Given the current situation regarding Covid-19, a lot of our employees – in all corners of the world - will be feeling anxious and stressed. But we can help each other get through this challenging time.As global governments are advising us to avoid all but essential social contact, more and ...

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    Opinion

    Lovewell's logic: Are you being supported through the Covid-19 pandemic?

    2020-04-03T05:00:05Z

    How are you? I’m sure that is a question you have asked others on an almost daily basis during the ongoing pandemic; but how many times have you asked it of yourselves?Inevitably, there has been a great deal of focus over the past few weeks on how organisations are treating ...

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    Physical wellbeing: Looking after yourself during the Coronavirus Pandemic

    2020-04-02T23:00:11Z

    I can’t say I’m the biggest fan of working from home. Pets demanding attention, the postman interrupting importing calls, your favourite past time becomes staring into the fridge, sound about right? Unless you are one of the lucky ones that have a beautifully designed home office with no interruptions, then ...

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    Superfoods You Should Prepare to Boost Your Immune System

    2020-04-02T13:05:52Z

    The ongoing pandemic has most (if not all) of us at home in self-isolation. With all that idle time, it's easy to get tempted into grabbing another bag of crisps or chocolates from the pantry. However, it goes without saying that staying healthy is of the utmost importance nowadays, ...

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    Keeping your people connected while navigating temporary remote work

    2020-04-01T23:00:35Z

    Although remote working is nothing new, temporary remote work is the new normal for a lot of organisations during this time of uncertainty. When employees work remotely, it’s important to communicate the small adjustments that will be required. It’s not just equipment but also about the environment, working style and ...

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    Government to allow employees to carry over annual leave for two years

    2020-03-31T14:31:46Z

    Employees who are unable to take all of their statutory annual leave entitlement in the current year will be able to carry it over into the next two years.The amendment to the Working Time Regulations, which was announced on 27 March 2020, has been put in place to support employees ...

  • Ann Chalmers: Supporting bereaved employees in the workplace
    Opinion

    Ann Chalmers: Supporting bereaved employees to return to the workplace

    2020-03-31T05:00:47Z

    Bereavement is one of the most common factors impacting employees’ performance at work. When events feel out of control, a supportive workplace can be an important source of structure and normality.However, the fear of returning to work and facing colleagues and a loss of confidence are not uncommon. Many bereaved ...

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    The Benefits of Exercise on the Immune System

    2020-03-27T12:10:07Z

    In these times of concern around the coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the many benefits of moderate intensity activity for your immune system.What is well-known and widely accepted is that moderate intensity exercise improves both the short- and long-term function of your immune system, so ...

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    Get Snacking Right!

    2020-03-27T11:50:43Z

    When working from home, snacking is incredibly tempting and many of us try to avoid it. However, there is nothing wrong with snacking if it’s done correctly alongside exercise and it’s much easier to control if you understand the rights and wrongs.Why snack?Get snacking right and you can turn your ...

  • Charles Cotton
    Opinion

    Charles Cotton: Supporting employees through times of uncertainty

    2020-03-27T10:08:14Z

    The Coronavirus has plunged businesses into uncertainty and there are reports that millions of jobs could be lost globally as a result of the pandemic. As well as suddenly dealing with financial worries, individuals are concerned about their loved ones getting the virus or contracting it themselves.Many businesses will not ...

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    How managers can support their team while working from home

    2020-03-26T11:27:46Z

    Whether it’s with mental health or simply adapting to a new working environment, it’s important for managers to not only help themselves while working from home by staying mindful and active, but also to help their team.Doing so could help bring teams closer together despite being, literally speaking, further apart ...

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    Eight in 10 employers pay more than statutory sick pay requirements

    2020-03-26T11:26:24Z

    Eight in 10 (80%) employers are providing staff with sick pay at a level over and above statutory amounts during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, according to research by Lewis Silkin.Employer surveys involving 70 HR leaders from businesses collectively employing more than 200,000 staff, which took place in March 2020, also ...

  • How to align occupational health support with workforce demographics
    Analysis

    How to align occupational health support with workforce demographics

    2020-03-26T06:28:10Z

    Need to knowEffective occupational health strategies should start with an assessment of workforce demographics and needs.There are some universally important issues, such as the prevalence of musculoskeletal problems in all areas of the workforce.Line managers are an integral resource in creating an effective, tailored approach to workplace health and safety.Workplace ...

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    Case Studies

    John Lewis aligns occupational health support to employees' needs

    2020-03-26T06:00:33Z

    To ensure that its employees are healthy for work, retailer John Lewis Partnership has continually aligned its in-house occupational health strategy to match the changing needs of its workforce, and has done so since 1929, 19 years before the creation of the NHS.This is currently achieved through regular communications between ...

  • Raminder Grewal: Occupational health support for an isolated workforce
    Opinion

    Raminder Grewal: Occupational health support for an isolated workforce

    2020-03-26T06:00:17Z

    This month, our offices expanded. From a handful of central locations in our big cities, we have spread to hundreds of small offices around the UK, in bedrooms, empty lofts and on converted kitchen tables. For many, this means comfortable sweatshirts in place of suits and transforming an hour-long commute ...

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    Wilko pushes back sick pay changes due to Coronavirus pandemic

    2020-03-24T10:48:08Z

    Having previously announced an end to sick pay for staff of less than a year's tenure, homeware and household goods chain Wilko Retail has pushed back this change and stated that it will continue to pay sick pay to all staff who are absent due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Wilko is ...