All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 176

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    Article

    Ogilvy UK launches employee support network focused on neurodiversity

    2019-09-24T10:42:42Z

    Advertising and marketing agency Ogilvy UK, which has a workforce of approximately 1,200, including freelancers, is marking National Inclusion Week (23 to 29 September 2019) with the launch of an internal support network focused on neurodiversity.The employee network will aim to provide education, awareness and support for, and about, employees ...

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    Supplier article

    Six ways to take your employee benefits strategy to the next level

    2019-09-24T10:38:20Z

    By Becs Thomas, Corporate Client Success Team Leader at Reward GatewayWhether you run a business with 50 or 50,000 employees, staying ahead of the game means constantly reevaluating – and sometimes redesigning – the systems and processes that may have worked well in the past.Shifting economic, social, political and technological ...

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    Article

    Five Guys recognised for employee value proposition in hospitality industry

    2019-09-24T10:38:06Z

    American fast food chain Five Guys has been named winner in the Employer brand and EVP (employee value proposition) category at the Caterer.com People Awards 2019.The awards, organised by hospitality recruitment and job listing website Caterer.com, recognise employers across a range of categories, as judged by a panel of experts ...

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    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: 86% cite reasonable cost as major factor when choosing healthcare benefits

    2019-09-24T08:30:25Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Reasonable cost (86%) has remained the largest influencer when choosing to buy, or continue to offer, benefits since this question was first asked back in 2006, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 HR decision makers and influencers, also found that ...

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    Analysis

    Digital stressors: Supporting wellbeing in a switched-on world

    2019-09-24T05:00:55Z

    Need to know:Technology facilitates a more flexible work culture but, if not managed properly, an always-on environment can lead to physical and mental health issues.Drastic techniques, such as blanket bans and even legislation, have grown in popularity, but senior managers have a key role to play in setting everyday expectations.Technology ...

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    Case Studies

    AGY47 encourages employees to switch off outside work

    2019-09-24T05:00:43Z

    Over 17 years, digital marketing agency AGY47 (formerly Silverbean) has progressed dramatically, from being based out of its founder’s bedroom to employing 56 people in offices in Newcastle, Teeside, and, as of this year, Sydney.Damian Hall, chief operating officer, is keen to ensure that staff are supported as much as ...

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    Opinion

    Dr Gail Kinman: Downtime is essential for employee health and productivity

    2019-09-24T05:00:31Z

    People differ in the extent to which they prefer their work and personal life to be integrated or separated, but some downtime is always essential for continued health and productivity. Employers have a key role to play in helping staff to switch off from work, both mentally and physically.Evidence that ...

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    Article

    O2 pledges commitment to disability inclusion during National Inclusion Week

    2019-09-23T09:44:37Z

    Telecommunications organisation O2 has today (23 September 2019) announced its commitment to increasing disability inclusion within the business by joining The Valuable 500.The Valuable 500, a social movement launched in January 2019 and operated by business campaign group #valuable, is a year-long campaign aiming to gain commitments from 500 private ...

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    Supplier article

    Are avocados really a ‘super’ food?

    2019-09-20T10:59:46Z

    From the ‘basic’ avocado salad and smashed avocados on toast to the more elusive avocado pasta or avocado margarita; you have to agree that there is no escaping the avo. But the obsession has now gone beyond your local hipster cafe, as avocados have not only become commonplace on birthday ...

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    Wellness Wednesday

    2019-09-20T10:49:37Z

    How to beat those hump day feelings in the office!We all need a pick me up in the middle of the week. After two long days in front of the computer, thinking about that upcoming deadline, or maybe just what you should have for dinner, it’s not surprising Wednesdays feel ...

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    Article

    Accenture, Diageo and L'Oreal among top employers for diversity and inclusion

    2019-09-20T10:44:46Z

    Professional services firm Accenture, alcoholic drinks organisation Diageo, and cosmetics business L'Oreal (pictured) are among the employers listed among the Top 100 most diverse and inclusive organisations globally.The list is formed using data, analytics, trading, and risk assessment organisation Refinitiv's Diversity and Inclusion Index, which launched in 2016. The index ...

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    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: 85% believe employers have duty to encourage work-life balance

    2019-09-20T09:46:59Z

    EXCLUSIVE: For the 14th consecutive year, the majority (85%) of respondents believe they have a duty of care to encourage employees to achieve a sensible work-life balance, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 HR decision makers and influencers, also found that ...

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    Article

    The Village Vintner launches fundraiser to aid employee's financial wellbeing

    2019-09-19T15:07:30Z

    Something for the weekend: Winery and brewery The Village Vintner has announced it will be running a fundraiser to support a valued employee and her family.The Illinois-based beverage business discovered that its assistant manager's financial and overall wellbeing was suffering due to emergency medical issues experienced by her husband. In ...

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    Article

    Medirest employees stage second protest over pay at Northwick Park Hospital

    2019-09-19T10:37:25Z

    Image credit: GMBEmployees of healthcare catering and facility management services provider Medirest, who are members of trade union GMB and work at Northwick Park Hospital, are undertaking a protest today (19 Septmeber 2019) in reaction to complaints over pay, management practices and heavy workloads.Medirest, part of Compass Group UK, provides ...

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    Article

    Half of UK employees believe their employer should support work-life balance

    2019-09-19T10:34:05Z

    Almost half (49%) of UK employees believe that their employer should support their work-life balance, according to research by Thomsons Online Benefits. The research, which surveyed 2,000 UK employees working at organisations with workforces of 500 or more in June 2019, also found that 31% admitted to being kept awake ...

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    Analysis

    How to create a savings culture in the workplace

    2019-09-19T05:10:47Z

    Need to know:Offering money management tools, and even numeracy workshops, can help employees get out of debt and build up to saving.Financial wellbeing strategies should address all employee needs, from everyday costs to long-term investments, as well as being part of a holistic approach to wellness.Without a strong foundation of ...

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    Analysis

    Savings stress: Financial wellness in numbers

    2019-09-19T05:00:30Z

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    Supplier article

    VSP backs PHE’s Stoptober anti-smoking campaign, says smoking can damage your eyesight

    2019-09-18T11:32:38Z

    Eyecare specialist, VSP Vision Care, is backing Public Health England’s (PHE’s) Stoptober anti-smoking campaign due to the impact that smoking can have on the eyesight.VSP Vision Care, the world’s largest not-for-profit vision care services company with almost 90 million members worldwide, notes that smokers are at much greater risk of ...

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    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths do not know cost of providing healthcare benefits

    2019-09-18T08:56:14Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Two-fifths (41%) of employers do not know how much providing healthcare benefits is estimated to cost their organisation; this proportion has risen gradually over the past few years, having stood at 30% in 2017, according to research by Employee Benefits.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2019, which surveyed 202 ...

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    Article

    Deloitte UK, KPMG UK and PWC UK pledge to support disability inclusion

    2019-09-17T09:44:33Z

    Professional services firms Deloitte UK, KPMG UK and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) UK have signed a global disability inclusion commitment, The Valuable 500, operated by business campaign group #valuable.The Valuable 500, launched in January 2019, is a year-long, global campaign that is asking 500 private sector organisations to pledge to support disability ...