All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 18
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ArticleLem-uhn implements flexible workplace policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a workplace policy called Flexible Fridays as part of its commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and enhancing employee wellbeing.The new policy allows the agency’s employees to choose their working hours on Fridays, enabling them to finish early or work extended hours earlier ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should employers be legally required to support employee health?
The role of employers in supporting employees’ health and wellbeing was brought sharply to the fore this week with the announcement of a new government occupational health taskforce and the publication of guidance around supporting menopause in the workplace.Headed up by Dame Carol Black, the government’s newly appointed occupational health ...
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ArticleGovernment launches taskforce to improve occupational health
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a taskforce to improve occupational health provision.Health policy advisor Dame Carol Black will lead the taskforce, which will produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses that includes setting out minimum levels of occupational health needed to stop sickness-related job losses, and ...
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ArticleEurochange rolls out employee wellbeing support
Foreign exchange specialist Eurochange has rolled out wellbeing support for its more than 800 UK employees in order to maintain a happy and healthy workplace.Eurochange’s employees across its head office and 200 UK branches can now access a range of personalised resources, provided by retail industry charity Retail Trust, to ...
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ArticleEquality and Human Rights Commission publishes workplace menopause guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace and set out employers' legal obligations.The guidance aims to clarify employers' legal obligations and provide practical tips on making reasonable adjustments and fostering positive conversations about the menopause with employees.Legally, an employer is required ...
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Supplier articleSouth East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Cultivates a Culture of Appreciation with the Launch of its Employee Recognition Platform in Partnership with Each Person
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Is Introducing an Exciting Employee Recognition Platform for Its Team of 5,500 Dedicated PeopleSouth East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced a partnership with Each Person, a leading provider of innovative employee rewards and recognition solutions. This partnership is ...
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Supplier articleHow to boost productivity in the workplace with employee fitness benefits
Employers are always seeking new ways to enhance productivity, reduce costs and improve employee satisfaction. Focusing on employee wellbeing can be one of the most effective ways of doing this, and fitness benefits are one of the most popular incentives amongst employees. There are a number of ...
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Article30% of female public sector staff have had flexible working requests denied
Just under a third (30%) of women working in schools, hospitals, care homes, town halls, police stations and other public services have had requests to work flexibly denied, according to research by trade union Unison.Its survey of 44,065 women working in the public sector also found that 25% of those ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Fitflop ensures its benefits support employee retention and engagement
Employee Benefits · Employee Benefits/FitFlop PodcastListen: For global footwear brand FitFlop, one of its key challenges is to provide a unified approach to employee benefits to ensure engagement levels are high in all of the countries it operates in.That approach includes a wide range of perks that appeal to all ...
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Supplier articleThe financial wellbeing benefits set for growth to create a financially resilient workforce
The Financial Wellbeing Research 2023[1], published by the Reward & Employee Benefits Association (REBA) in association with WEALTH at work, details the wide-ranging workplace support that employers can offer as part of a joined-up financial wellbeing strategy to help manage the risks adversely impacting employees’ financial wellbeing.The survey uncovered risks ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 - 15 February 2024 were: B&Q to increase minimum hourly payAmazon workers begin three-day strike over payGreene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policyHermès to award €4,000 bonus to all employeesLinklaters reports 5.5% mean ethnicity pay gap for 202320% of ...
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AnalysisAre employers truly optimising their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives?
Need to know:Economic constraints, complexities and fears of a potential backlash have driven some organisations to put diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) on the back burner.Line managers have a key role in an organisation’s DE&I strategy but training and role redesign could increase their effectiveness.Benefits are a visible way to ...
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Supplier articleDigital healthcare… enhancing employee wellness at every age
The UK retirement age is rising, keeping employees in work for longer. Absenteeism is at a 10-year high, costing businesses billions a year. Taking steps to keep employees healthy will yield a return, and there are many ways to do so, including mental and financial wellbeing solutions. ...
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ArticleGreene King implements inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy
Pub and brewer Greene King has introduced an inclusive fertility and IVF treatment policy for its approximately 39,000 employees.Members of staff will be eligible for up to five days of additional paid leave to attend appointments per treatment cycle, for up to three treatments. They, and their families, can access ...
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Supplier articleGuidance vs advice – empowering employees with the right financial support at the right time
The FCA and Government are seeking views as part of the joint Advice Guidance Boundary Review which focuses on proposals for closing the advice gap – the difficulty individuals face in recognising the need for accessing support in managing their finances.The proposals in the policy paper reflect the government and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 February 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 February 2024 were: Bupa rolls out period wellbeing plan to UK staffTribunal finds AstraZeneca scientist with mental health disability was wrongfully dismissed20% of employees want better reward, incentives or recognition30% of staff have or would call in sick to ...
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ArticleOliver Wyman enhances parental leave for India, Middle East and Africa staff
Global management consulting firm Oliver Wyman has extended its parental leave for employees across the India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA) region.New parents in its offices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Qatar and India are now eligible for six months of paid maternity leave ...
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Case StudiesAdecco Group prioritises agility for its total reward strategy
Over the last 18 months, Adecco Group’s total reward strategy has needed to be relatively agile to address the needs of its employees during the cost-of-living crisis.The group has three global business units, Adecco, Akkodis and LHH, which cover talent and recruitment, and digital and engineering solutions. It employs 39,000 ...
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OpinionSarah Bogues: How to become a fertility-friendly employer
Employers play a critical role in the fertility journey of their employees. When employers get it right, the loyalty they can cultivate among their staff is immense. As the Fertility Treatment (Employment Rights) Bill makes its way through Parliament, it is an opportune time for employers to reassess their approach ...
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Supplier articleSustainable return-to-work, with help from Vocational Rehabilitation
By Kay Needle, Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Expert at Generali UK Employee BenefitsFor employees with long-term and chronic health conditions, returning to work – or even staying in work – is rarely black and white. It’s not always a case of being fully at work, or not. Or being fully ...