All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 162
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OpinionMark Hodgkinson: Government reforms must support disabled employees in crisis
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and prime minister Boris Johnson have unveiled a £350 billion emergency measures bill to support those in dire financial straits due to the Coronavirus crisis. Included in the bill are measures to pay statutory sick pay from day one, rather than day four, for people affected by ...
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OpinionCharles Pitt: Protecting wellbeing and mental health during Coronavirus
Since the start of the Coronavirus crisis, the British Safety Council has put in place a plan to protect its people and its customers. Supporting our employees' wellbeing and mental health is just as important to us as limiting the spread of the virus. Much of what we have done ...
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Supplier articleConnecting a modern workforce: Five ways to build connections with deskless employees
All employees (no matter where they’re located) should be aligned and feel connected with their organisation. This means prioritising communicating to an offline workforce to make sure they receive the right messages at the right time.It’s crucial to your organisation’s success that your communication and recognition initiatives reach workers ...
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OpinionDiane Lightfoot: Coronavirus and disability – keeping employees safe
As the number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus grows, employers are rightly concerned about the impact that the virus could have on their workforce.Some employees may be more susceptible to catching infections than others. This includes those with certain disabilities or conditions, and those who may be taking medication which ...
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ArticleDeliveroo offers Coronavirus hardship fund for riders with medical evidence
Online food delivery organisation Deliveroo has announced that it will introduce a hardship fund for riders that contract Covid-19 (Coronavirus).Deliveroo riders are classed as self-employed contractors and therefore not eligible for sick pay allowances afforded to employees. The fund will be available to individuals that can produce proof of contracting ...
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AnalysisHow to build an attractive benefits package on a budget
Need to know:Although flexibility and choice are important, there are some low-cost, go-to starting points, such as employee assistance programmes (EAPs).It can be worth investing in slightly more expensive products or platforms, to derive the best value in the long run.Communication, packaging and position are just as important as having ...
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Supplier articleHow to connect, recognise and support employees during times of uncertainty: Navigating the coronavirus for HR leaders
According to the Edelman Trust Index, people trust their employer more than any other institution. With more employees working remotely, employers have an opportunity to anchor and grow employees’ trust, especially when it comes to ever-changing situations like the coronavirus outbreak.During this webinar, you will hear what HR leaders are ...
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Supplier articleHow to navigate temporary remote work and keep your people connected
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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Supplier articleStay Active When Working From Home
In these ever-changing times - with most of us working from home or soon to be homeworkers – it’s essential to keep moving for our physical and mental wellbeing.Our fitness expert Jenny Weller has advice for those concerned to ensure they keep up an active lifestyle while working from home ...
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ArticleUber introduces Coronavirus top-up sick pay for those with medical documentation
Transportation organisation Uber has announced a 'top-up' sick pay policy for its drivers and delivery workers, but will only pay it to those with medical documentation of either a Covid-19 (Coronavirus) diagnosis, or a health authority requiring them to self-isolate.Under the temporary new terms, which will be effective until 6 ...
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ArticleFamilies First Coronavirus Response Act passed by US House of Representatives
The US government's House of Representatives has passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), aimed at providing support to those affected by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.The new act, passed on 14 March 2020, is expected to become law after it goes to the US Senate.Under the new law, $500 ...
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Supplier article5 simple health & wellbeing apps to introduce to your employees
The world’s biggest companies like Apple, Google and Nike are all switched on to the importance of mindfulness in the workplace.While there’s options for employees like the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a whole host of health and wellbeing employee benefits, offering to subsidise a simple subscription to a mindfulness ...
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Supplier articleAs obesity rates rise, so does the prevalence of diabetes
As obesity rates rise, so does the prevalence of diabetes. Annual eye exams can play a crucial role in detecting diabetes earlier – and driving better health outcomesThe rising levels of obesity in the UK, the most overweight country in Europe, is likely to lead to a corresponding increase in ...
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ArticleWorkday to give staff one-time payment to help tackle Coronavirus hardship
Financial management organisation Workday is offering several employee benefits to support staff through the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, one of which is a payment worth two weeks' pay.Announced yesterday (16 March 2020), the organisation is giving employees the one-time payment to help support them through any financial difficulties caused by Coronavirus. ...
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ArticleNHFT signs Dying to Work charter to support terminally ill employees
Image credit: Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) has signed the Trade Union Congress' (TUC) Dying to Work charter, pledging to support employees who become terminally ill while in work.The charter, which NHFT signed on 12 March 2020, is part of TUC's campaign to seek a ...
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ArticleHalf of employees would not receive normal pay if self-isolating
Just under half (48%) of employees can expect to receive their normal salary if they have to take sick leave, according to a survey conducted by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The survey of 1,000 employees found that one in four (24%) would receive statutory sick pay, while ...
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ArticleISS to pay outsourced NHS staff in full during self-isolation
Healthcare facility services organisation ISS has promised full pay for any of its outsourced NHS staff self-isolating due to the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus).On 3 March 2020, ISS, which has been dealing with contracts for outsourced NHS staff since 2015, agreed with trade union GMB to ensure all individuals are ...
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ArticleLovewell’s logic: Could Coronavirus alter flexible working in the UK?
With Coronavirus now firmly front and centre in UK consciousness, businesses are well underway with preparing for staff to work from home, where it is feasible for them to do so. For some organisations, this will be the first time they have incorporated remote working into their business strategy.Setting employees ...
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ArticleNon-taxable counselling services to include related medical treatments
Budget 2020: On 11 March 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced changes to the tax treatment of welfare counselling services provided by employers to their staff.In his Budget 2020 speech to the House of Commons, Sunak stated that from April 2020 government would be extending the scope on non-taxable counselling services, ...