All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 192

  • Kavitha's keynote
    Article

    Kavitha Sivasubramaniam: Promoting and communicating benefits adds to their value

    2019-04-01T05:00:23Z

    As our Maximising Benefits Week in association with Tusker draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.This dedicated week was designed to bring you exclusive insights and opinions, uncovering the latest trends and best ...

  • Redrow
    Article

    Redrow launches mental health campaign for 2,300 staff

    2019-03-29T09:30:35Z

    Housebuilding organisation Redrow is today (Friday 29 March 2019) launching a new mental health campaign for the 2,300 employees and approximately 18,600 subcontractors working with the business.The campaign, called Mind Your Head, has been designed to support employees and subcontractors with their mental health, providing education as well as encouraging ...

  • Cancer
    Article

    More than a quarter with cancer receive no support to help them return to work

    2019-03-29T09:00:22Z

    More than a quarter (27%) of employees diagnosed with cancer state that they received no support to help them return to work, according to research by charity Macmillan Cancer Support.Its survey of 1,507 individuals who were in work when diagnosed also found that 10% felt pressured to return before they ...

  • qualitylife
    Supplier article

    Quality of life benefits

    2019-03-28T15:02:11Z

    From the name, employee benefits might be seen as something which benefits only the employee. However, with 69% of workers saying they’re more likely to apply for a new role that offers them good benefits, employee benefits schemes can prove to be just as beneficial to the employer.How can benefits ...

  • flexible working
    Article

    Poll: Two-fifths cite lack of leadership buy in as the main barrier to flexible working

    2019-03-28T14:51:48Z

    Employee Benefits poll: Approximately two-fifths (39%) of respondents cite a lack of leadership buy-in as the main barrier to introducing flexible working at their organisation.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 84 responses, also found that 37% believe organisational culture hampers the introduction of flexible arrangements, while 20% state ...

  • uncertainty
    Analysis

    How to support employees through uncertainty and change

    2019-03-28T06:00:27Z

    Need to know: Whether political instability, economic downturn or organisational change, employers need to ensure that they soften the negative effects of uncertainty on employees.Positive behaviours, such as financial stability and psychological resilience need to be embedded in advance to be fully effective.Clear, deliberate and open communications will help ensure ...

  • ymca greater charlotte
    Case Studies

    YMCA Greater Charlotte uses mobile app to connect with staff in times of uncertainty

    2019-03-28T06:00:19Z

    The YMCA of Greater Charlotte, North Carolina, employs approximately 5,000 people, across 19 full-sized branches and two year-round overnight camps. The majority are part-time staff running programmes, such as working with children, running sports activities or teaching swimming lessons.Previously, when changes occurred or during periods of uncertainty, the organisation relied ...

  • jane crosby
    Opinion

    Jane Crosby: Change in the workplace and how to avoid conflict

    2019-03-27T16:00:34Z

    In times of uncertainty, organisations facing falling profits have to find a means of reducing their overheads to ensure their continuing survival.Employees are usually the most important and expensive resource for a business. When all other efficiency savings have been made, the difficult decision to reduce employee numbers may need ...

  • stress
    Supplier article

    How to lower stress levels

    2019-03-27T08:27:02Z

    Is work or your home life stressing you out? In the past year, 74% of people have felt so stressed they have been overwhelmed or unable to cope. Stress can affect us in numerous ways, both physically and emotionally. Stress can affect our emotions, thoughts, behaviour and how our body ...

  • Menopause
    Article

    Almost three-fifths of those experiencing menopause are negatively affected at work

    2019-03-26T11:14:31Z

    Almost three-fifths (59%) of female respondents experiencing menopausal symptoms, aged between 45 and 55, state that the menopause has had a negative impact on their experience at work, according to research by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).The survey of 2,010 female employees between the ages of 45 ...

  • TSB
    Article

    TSB signs Race at Work Charter to address workplace inequality

    2019-03-26T10:48:23Z

    Financial services organisation TSB has signed the Race at Work Charter, making a commitment to address the barriers that ethnic minority staff face in the workplace.The voluntary Race at Work Charter, which has been developed in partnership with the UK government and business outreach charity Business in the Community (BITC), ...

  • Neil-Morrison
    Case Studies

    Severn Trent Water places strong focus on health and wellbeing of employees

    2019-03-26T06:00:09Z

    Severn Trent Water has positioned its benefits strategy to place a strong focus on the health, wellbeing and engagement of its 6,500 UK and Ireland-based employees.The organisation launched a virtual GP service in December 2018, available through its health cash plan and its contractual private medical insurance (PMI), in order ...

  • severn trent water
    Case Studies

    The benefits offered by Severn Trent Water

    2019-03-25T16:00:53Z

    The benefits offered by Severn Trent Water:Pension, protection and payA defined contribution (DC) pension scheme for all employees, offering 2:1 matching contributions and a maximum 15% employer contribution.Group income protection, available for all staff on an employer-funded basis. This operates on a phased reduction model: once an employee's sick pay ...

  • william hill
    Article

    William Hill launches physical and mental wellbeing campaign

    2019-03-25T11:56:57Z

    Online gaming provider William Hill has launched a physical and mental wellbeing campaign, titled 'Be your best self', for its staff based in Leeds, London and Gibraltar.William Hill, which employs 16,000 people across eight countries, ran a series of interactive three-hour workshops for senior leaders, as well as pop-up events ...

  • new parents
    Article

    Almost two-fifths do not feel their employer does enough for new parents

    2019-03-25T11:19:26Z

    Almost two-fifths (36%) of UK employees believe that their employer does not do enough to support staff who have become parents, according to research by professional network website LinkedIn.In a survey conducted by Censuswide in March 2019, among 4,000 UK adults in either full or part-time employment, LinkedIn also found ...

  • pay ratios
    Article

    Clifford Chance reports ethnicity, sexuality and disability pay gaps alongside gender

    2019-03-25T11:09:19Z

    Global law firm Clifford Chance has reported a 52% mean ethnicity pay gap, 35.6% mean sexuality pay gap, and a 61.9% mean disability pay gap; it is the first law firm to report on sexuality and disability discrepancies.In advance of the second deadline for pay gap reporting on 4 April ...

  • worklifebalance
    Supplier article

    Maintaining a healthy work-life balance

    2019-03-25T10:26:47Z

    We often spend a lot of time pursuing a healthy work-life balance, however, sometimes it can seem like an impossible goal. Being always on the job does not help you achieve tasks quicker, it can actually slow down productivity. Finding a healthy balance between work and your personal life is ...

  • wellbeing
    Analysis

    Well at work: Healthcare and wellbeing in numbers

    2019-03-22T15:00:00Z

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  • Jitesh Patel
    Article

    Four-fifths state that feeling appreciated is important for workplace happiness

    2019-03-22T11:31:08Z

    Four-fifths (80%) of respondents state that feeling appreciated is important for their happiness at work, according to research by workplace consultants Peldon Rose.Its Happy office survey, which polled 1,800 UK office staff in February 2019, also found that 58% believe salary is important for their happiness at work, compared to ...

  • Caddick Construction
    Article

    Caddick Construction launches wellbeing programme addressing men's mental health

    2019-03-22T11:18:53Z

    Yorkshire-based property development and construction organisation Caddick Construction has launched a bespoke health and wellbeing programme for its 140 employees, addressing the mental health concerns of men working in the construction sector.The Mindset programme, provided by Hero, was implemented on 12 February 2019 and has been designed to support staff ...