All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 200

  • Mark Ramsook
    Article

    Around two-thirds say contributory pension schemes are their most valued benefit

    2019-01-17T10:59:41Z

    Around two-thirds (62%) of respondents state that a contributory pension scheme is one of their top five most valued benefits, according to research by global advisory and brokering organisation Willis Towers Watson.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that respondents most valued health insurance (43%), life insurance (40%), critical ...

  • BikeScheme
    Supplier article

    Plan your bike scheme now to launch when it’s most effective

    2019-01-17T10:54:35Z

    At the beginning of the year, launching a Bike Scheme might be the last thing companies are considering. Not many want to cycle to work in the cold winter months of January and February. However, in order for you to maximise the potential of your Bike Scheme, you need to ...

  • RBA
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    EXCLUSIVE: Risk and Business Analytics opens wellbeing hub for 800 UK staff

    2019-01-17T10:14:57Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Global data and analytics organisation Risk and Business Analytics (RBA), part of Relx Group, has launched a dedicated wellbeing hub for 800 employees based at its UK headquarters in Sutton.The Living Well Hub, which was officially opened on Monday 14 January 2019, aims to help employees focus on their ...

  • Nebel-Crowhurst-2
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    EXCLUSIVE: Learn to embrace agility at Employee Benefits Connect 2019

    2019-01-17T08:00:18Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Delegates at Employee Benefits Connect 2019 will be able to learn about the practicalities, realities and benefits of agile working in the modern world.Nebel Crowhurst (pictured), head of people experience at high street fashion brand River Island, will present a session titled 'Reimagining the workplace: Designing people teams that ...

  • Employee-Wellness
    Article

    Employee wellness 2019

    2019-01-17T06:02:51Z

    Click to download Employee wellness 2019Employee wellness 2019 is aimed at helping compensation, reward and benefits professionals understand the key issues driving current wellbeing strategies, as well those shaping future provision.This report looks at the key areas of psychological wellbeing, physical health, financial wellness and motivation and engagement, through the ...

  • How can employers unify their benefits strategies internationally?
    Analysis

    How can employers unify their benefits strategies internationally?

    2019-01-17T06:00:40Z

    Need to know:For global organisations, a unified benefits strategy, as opposed to numerous localised approaches, can ensure that all employees are treated and cared for equally.Localised benefits packages that align to overarching principles can help create an appropriate offering that appeals to differing needs.Open and honest communications can help employers ...

  • tesco
    Article

    Tesco rolls out subsidised gym membership benefit to 300,000 UK staff

    2019-01-16T10:28:08Z

    Supermarket retailer Tesco has rolled out subsidised gym membership to 300,000 employees in the UK.The new benefit, provided by Gympass, enables all Tesco staff, including those in head office and in-store, delivery drivers and home-based employees, based in the UK and Republic of Ireland, to access more than 1,400 nationwide ...

  • London-City-Travelodge
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    Travelodge launches recruitment programme to help parents back into work

    2019-01-15T10:00:29Z

    UK hotel chain Travelodge has launched a new recruitment programme specifically designed to help parents re-enter the workplace.The programme launched on 14 January 2019 and will enable successful candidates to take advantage of flexible working hours, training, coaching from a work buddy and online careers advice, tailored to parents going ...

  • Paul Avis
    Article

    Two-fifths would feel more positive about their employer if offered an annual bonus

    2019-01-15T09:45:20Z

    Two-fifths (40%) of employees would feel more positive towards their organisation if they were offered an annual bonus within their benefits package, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,001 UK employees found that bonuses are more highly valued by older staff, as 53% of those over ...

  • Addison Lee launches organisational values as part of wider benefits roadmap
    Case Studies

    Addison Lee to launch new values as part of wider benefits roadmap

    2019-01-15T06:00:32Z

    Transportation service Addison Lee is launching five organisational values in February 2019, as part of a wider strategy to reinvigorate benefits and reward for its 1,600 global employees.The new values have been decided by the leadership team and are going to be introduced to help shape the organisation’s culture, as ...

  • Addison Lee
    Case Studies

    The benefits offered by Addison Lee

    2019-01-14T16:00:35Z

    The benefits offered by Addison Lee:Pension and payFive defined contribution (DC) pension schemes, which the organisation is looking to consolidate. These include pension schemes with National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) for approximately 500 employed UK chauffeurs, and with Aegon for management. Contributions vary according to seniority: employees and team leaders ...

  • running
    Supplier article

    5 ways to support your employees’ New Year’s resolutions

    2019-01-14T11:32:22Z

    Companies can do a lot to help their employees with their New Year’s resolutions. Loads of people start the year with Dry January and a new gym membership. Most also start the year by returning to work and struggle to find the time for exercise.So, how can employers help?Gym SchemeSome ...

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    Taking care of your wellbeing in January

    2019-01-14T11:30:02Z

    January can be a tough month after all of the festivities and indulgences. People often feel tired and sluggish, and seasonal colds begin to rear their ugly heads.There is also Blue Monday in January which is classed as the most depressing day of the year and usually takes place on ...

  • Peter Cheese
    Article

    Government-led taskforce publishes employer guidance on championing flexible working

    2019-01-14T11:14:04Z

    A government and employer-led taskforce focusing on encouraging flexible working has today (Monday 14 January 2019) published guidance for organisations on how to champion flexibility.The Flexible Working Taskforce, established in March 2018, is a working partnership across various government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities that aims to widen ...

  • Oliver-Shaw
    Article

    Two-fifths predict employee engagement will be greatest challenge in 2019

    2019-01-14T09:31:08Z

    Two-fifths (40%) of employer respondents believe that engagement will be one of the most challenging agenda items in 2019, according to research by human resources software organisation Cascade HR.The 2019 landscape: what's in store? polled 423 UK-based HR professionals, and also found that 36% of respondents are concerned about staff ...

  • vivuprelax
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    What’s stopping you from implementing an employee benefit scheme?

    2019-01-14T08:39:19Z

    Does your company offer any employee benefit schemes? Companies that do are gaining a competitive edge over those that don’t, as employee benefits are a key tool for attracting and retaining top talent.That said we know that implementing an employee benefit scheme is not always straightforward. You’ll need to get ...

  • vivuphealth
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    5 tips for healthy workplaces

    2019-01-13T08:30:13Z

    Work-related stress is an issue that affects both employees and employers, and one that when addressed properly has benefits for everyone.“50–60% of all lost working days can be attributed to work-related stress.” European Agency for Safety and Health at WorkCauses of workplace stress can be attributed to the demands put ...

  • Unite members accept revised pay offer from OCA
    Article

    Unite members accept revised pay offer from Offshore Contractors Association

    2019-01-11T11:29:35Z

    The trade union Unite has announced that its 25,000 members covered by the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA) have accepted a revised pay offer, following recommendations by the union and its OCA shop stewards.The OCA represents contractor organisations involved in a range of activities in the UK’s offshore oil and gas ...

  • vivupstress
    Supplier article

    Time to make your staff aware of stress levels

    2019-01-11T08:30:21Z

    Healthcare managers and HR professionals are all too aware of the impact of stress in the workplace, especially for those that are under pressure from internal and external forces such as NHS workers. Line managers and HR invest a lot of resources into combatting stress, and also dealing with the ...

  • GE Appliances
    Article

    GE Appliances seeks professional grandma to demonstrate products

    2019-01-10T15:49:15Z

    Something for the weekend: US home products supplier GE Appliances is advertising for a professional grandma to demonstrate the cutting edge in its kitchen technology.The organisation states that it wants to celebrate non-traditional, stylish grandmas, and highlights the need for candidates who represent diversity and can help sustain cultural legacies ...