All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 2
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ArticleExclusive: Half say health scare or illness triggers them to consider end-of-life planning
More than half of UK adults said a health scare or illness (51%) triggers them to think about their death or end-of-life planning, according to research by MetLife UK.
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ArticleGateshead Council agrees employee menopause policy
Gateshead Council has agreed a workforce menopause policy in order to better support the health and wellbeing of staff experiencing menopause, and attract and retain employees.
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ArticleFormer Capital City College employee was unfairly dismissed due to disability
A former member of staff at Capital City College has been found to have been unfairly dismissed due to her disability and received a payment as a result.
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ArticleLenovo UK and Ireland receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Lenovo UK and Ireland has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to supporting employees experiencing the menopause in the workplace.
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Article24% target benefits support according to workforce demographic and needs
Fewer than a quarter (24%) of employers target benefits support to specific employee groups dependent on the demographic and needs of their workforce, according to research by employee benefits advisory firm Towergate Employee Benefits.
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Article42% of women believe their periods have impacted salary progression
Two-fifths (42%) of women believe their periods have impacted their salary progression, according to research by Superdrug Online Doctor.
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ArticleWagamama commits to become endometriosis-friendly employer
Wagamama has joined the endometriosis-friendly employer scheme as part of its pledge to support employees impacted by endometriosis.
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AnalysisHow can employers ensure staff value protection benefits?
Increasing awareness and understanding of protection benefits can ensure staff value these more.
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ArticleExclusive: Brewers Decorator Centres launches cancer service for carers
Brewers Decorator Centres has implemented a cancer carer service to directly support employees who are caring for a loved one with cancer.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to private medical insurance
Group private medical insurance provides employees with access to private healthcare services, including inpatient and outpatient treatments, surgeries, specialist consultations, and diagnostic tests.
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in global reward?
Health benefits and pensions are in demand around the world as ageing populations put pressure on state systems.
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Case StudiesEricsson’s global benefits strategy considers cultural differences
Ericsson’s global strategy sets out its objectives and core minimum benefits, and it has local arrangements in place to reflect cultural differences.
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ArticleAmerican Express and Dell Technologies win excellence in global health and wellbeing award
American Express, Bain and Company, and Dell Technologies are among the employers which received an excellence in global health and wellbeing award by Business Group on Health.
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ArticleApprentice with ADHD was fairly dismissed after lunch incident
An employment tribunal has ruled against a garage apprentice who said his ADHD caused him to be unfairly dismissed from his job after an employee had tampered with his lunch.
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ArticleUS workers call in sick 53,280 times a year
New research has found that US workers call in sick 53,280 times a year, making them the most frequent users of sick leave.
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid looks at healthy workforce support
Candid explores options of how to help employees become healthier.
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AnalysisHow to create effective stress management support
Employers should regularly check in with employees regarding support and adapt where needed.
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Case StudiesKaizen uses benefits and mental health first aid to support stress management
Kaizen aims to support its employees across the organisation with stress management through the use of benefits and mental health first aid.
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OpinionKatie Rutter: How to support employees returning to work after an illness or accident
A work capability assessment can be incredibly helpful to demonstrate what an employee may or may not be capable of, as well as what adjustments may be required to facilitate the return to work.
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ArticleFulham Football Club receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Fulham Football Club has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation as a result of its practices that shifted its workplace culture.